J&K L-G: Targeted Killings in Kashmir Manoj Sinha is the chairman of a high-level meeting on the current situation

He asked the authorities to increase the speed and quality of decision-making without fear or favour throughout the meeting. He emphasised that for citizen-centric governance, every administrative function must be responsive and accountable.

“Administrative Secretaries must contact with the public on a daily basis and empathise with their complaints. Officers should “put an end to ad-hocism,” the Lt Governor argued, and “identify the necessity and action required for the welfare of the common man.”

Reiterating that an accountable, transparent and responsive administration is the cornerstone of any good governance structure, the Lt Governor asked the officers to remain connected with people so that maximum benefits of pro-people initiatives taken by the government percolate to the common man on the ground.

        “Common people should feel the difference and I urge upon all of you to have a friendly and pro-people attitude so as to resolve their issues and grievances by strengthening grievance redressal mechanism where higher officers acknowledge and take timely objective actions on the public grievances emanating through any channel,” he said

Dr. Mehta also took the opportunity to thank the departed Chief Secretary for his important assistance during his service.

Sh BVR Subrahmanyam, the leaving Chief Secretary, thanked the Lt Governor and other officers and said it was a privilege to work with such a talented team of officers.