Karnataka government to undertake ‘Prajaseva Abhiyan’
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Why in news
The Karnataka government launched 'Prajaseva Abhiyan' to decentralize grievance redressal by bringing district-in-charge Ministers to local levels.
Background
The initiative involves district-in-charge Ministers addressing local grievances on the first and third Saturdays of every month. A dedicated 'Prajaseva Department' has been established with a senior IAS officer as Principal Secretary.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePrajaseva Abhiyan: A Karnataka state initiative for decentralized grievance redressal.
- PostPrincipal Secretary: A senior IAS officer position heading the newly created Prajaseva Department.
- FactFrequency: Grievance redressal sessions occur on the first and third Saturdays of each month.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how decentralizing grievance redressal mechanisms can enhance 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance' and improve public trust in state administration.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative bottleneck: Reducing the concentration of administrative power in state capitals to improve rural accessibility.
- Accountability mechanism: Direct interaction between Ministers and citizens to bypass bureaucratic delays in grievance processing.
- Resource optimization: Reducing the logistical and financial burden on citizens traveling to Bengaluru for basic administrative assistance.
Keywords: Decentralization · Grievance Redressal · Public Service Delivery · Administrative Efficiency · Minimum Government
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