Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya Addresses Public Grievances at Nyaya Panchayat Level, Issues On-the-Spot Resolution,,

DirectivesMassive Public Participation in Pithoragarh Under “Government at the Doorstep of Every Citizen” Initiative

Pithoragarh, January 16, 2026 – Aligning with the state government’s citizen-centric welfare policies, the “Government at the Doorstep of Every Citizen” program was held on Thursday in Pithoragarh district. Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya joined the event, personally hearing public grievances at the Nyaya Panchayat level and issuing immediate instructions to officials for resolving hundreds of cases.The program took place at Government Inter College, Satshiling, targeting issues from Nyaya Panchayat Bisa Bajed. A large turnout of villagers—including women, youth, and seniors—participated actively. Attendees voiced their concerns openly and praised the government’s direct outreach.Key Grievances Raised:Repair of damaged roads and drainsFencing to protect crops from wild animalsRegularization of drinking water supplyIssuance of ration cards, Aadhaar, and other official documentsConstruction of check dams for irrigationDevelopment of sports grounds and other basic civic amenitiesMinister Arya requested detailed reports from district officers of relevant departments on-site and ordered instant resolutions for several cases. She directed time-bound action for the rest.Speaking at the event, the Minister affirmed the state government’s goal of ensuring development schemes reach the “last person in line.” She highlighted the commitment to extending progress to remote and border villages. Previously limited to district, block, or assembly levels, shifting such hearings to Nyaya Panchayats has brought faster relief, she noted.Emphasizing development-focused governance, Minister Arya urged officials to stay responsive to grievances and deliver scheme benefits effectively.Eligible beneficiaries received scheme cheques, and women got Mahalakshmi Kits, visibly delighting recipients.Notable Attendees:Pithoragarh Mayor Kalpana DevalalMinister of State Ganesh BhandariMinister of State Ashok NabiyalDistrict Magistrate Ashish BhatgaiChief Development Officer Dr. Deepak SainiSub-Divisional Magistrate Manjeet SinghDivisional Forest Officer Ashutosh SinghFormer Municipal Chairman Rajendra RawatVarious departmental officers, public representatives, and localsKey TakeawaysProgram Impact: Hundreds of grievances addressed on-site, emphasizing grassroots governance in Uttarakhand’s border areas.Government Focus: Prioritizes remote villages, women empowerment (via kits), and quick resolutions.Local Relevance: Aligns with Uttarakhand’s public administration trends, similar to recent community outreach in Haldwani region.