Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued a directive to officials in district and taluk centers, emphasizing the importance of working from their respective offices rather than remotely from home. During a meeting with District Commissioners and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officers at the Vidhana Soudha conference hall, the Chief Minister conveyed his message sternly.
Siddaramaiah stressed the need for officials to be physically present in their offices to better serve the public. He voiced his concerns over complaints from citizens, MLAs, and ministers about officials’ unavailability via phone calls. The Chief Minister emphasized that it is essential for officials to be accessible and responsive, regardless of the caller, whether it’s from his office, ministers, MLAs, or the general public.
Furthermore, Siddaramaiah urged that those in public service must possess a compassionate and humane disposition. He cautioned officials against negligence and impertinence, emphasizing that the government’s reputation should not be tarnished due to their actions or inaction.
The Chief Minister addressed the issue of farmer suicides in the state, revealing that 251 cases had been reported, with 174 of them already resolved. He expressed his desire for resolutions and the timely distribution of compensation for the remaining cases.
Regarding private moneylenders, Siddaramaiah called for vigilant monitoring, especially in drought-affected areas, to ensure farmers are not harassed. He also urged banks to play a proactive role in this regard.
In the health department, the Chief Minister expressed concerns about the unavailability of doctors and the practice of para-medical personnel prescribing medications in lieu of qualified doctors. Siddaramaiah directed doctors to be stationed in their respective centers and address the healthcare needs of the people effectively.
