Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Khatima on Tuesday evening and held discussions with residents and public representatives at the Lohiyahead helipad. He heard several local concerns and asked the administration to respond without delay.

The visit placed public grievance redressal at the centre of the chief minister’s instructions. Officials present at the helipad were told to ensure that complaints are handled within time and through effective action.

Focus on reducing repeated office visits

Dhami said residents should not be required to visit government offices repeatedly for the resolution of small issues. He asked officials to approach public-interest matters with sensitivity and urgency.

The chief minister also underlined that addressing people’s concerns remains a priority for the government. His directions focused on timely follow-up and practical resolution of the issues raised during the interaction.

A large number of public representatives, officials and local residents attended the programme. Those present included District Panchayat President Ajay Maurya, Municipal Council President Ramesh Chandra Joshi and Minister of State Kishan Singh Kinna.

Other attendees included Gambhir Singh Dhami, District Magistrate Nitin Singh Bhadoria, Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Ganpati, VC Jai Kishan, Chief Development Officer Divesh Shasani, Divisional Forest Officer UC Tiwari and Sub-Divisional Magistrate Tushar Saini.

What the administration was asked to do

  • Address the concerns raised by residents promptly.
  • Ensure complaints are resolved within the required time.
  • Reduce the need for repeated visits to government offices.
  • Handle public-interest cases with sensitivity and speed.

The instructions were issued during Dhami’s interaction with residents and representatives in Khatima. The available information does not specify individual complaints or separate deadlines for their resolution.

Conclusion

Dhami’s Khatima visit focused on hearing public concerns and directing officials to deliver faster, more responsive grievance resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When did Pushkar Singh Dhami visit Khatima?

He reached Khatima on Tuesday evening according to his scheduled programme.

Q. Where did the interaction take place?

Dhami met residents and public representatives at the Lohiyahead helipad.

Q. What did the chief minister ask officials to do?

He directed them to resolve public complaints promptly and effectively.

Q. What concern did Dhami raise about government offices?

He said people should not need to make repeated visits for resolving small problems.

Q. Who attended the programme?

Public representatives, officials and local residents attended, including the district magistrate, senior superintendent of police and sub-divisional magistrate.