Patna, May 12: In a significant move aimed at improving public service delivery, the Bihar government’s Revenue and Land Reforms Department has directed revenue employees to operate directly from their respective circles rather than remaining stationed at circle offices.
Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal announced that revenue employees will only be required to attend the circle office on Saturdays.
He stated, “On all other days, they must be present in their designated circles to address land-related issues at the grassroots level.”
The minister also instructed circle officers to discontinue daily in-person meetings. Instead, meetings should be conducted online when necessary, except on Saturdays when all employees will gather at the circle office. This day will coincide with the ‘Land Resolution Day.’
Under the new system, revenue employees will follow a fixed roster and prioritize resolving key land-related matters, such as mutation, land record corrections, and digital land measurement.
This initiative is expected to significantly reduce the need for citizens to frequently visit circle offices, saving both their time and effort.
Jaiswal emphasized that officials must ensure timely and transparent resolution of complaints at the local level, reiterating that the department’s main goal is to provide quick and effective relief to the public.
In another important development, Food and Consumer Protection Minister Ashok Chaudhary announced a pilot project to deliver food grains directly to the homes of senior citizens aged 80 and above.
During a departmental review meeting on Tuesday, Chaudhary instructed officials to prepare a detailed proposal for this initiative.
He stressed the need for the issuance of new ration cards and strict adherence to transparency and timelines in food grain distribution.
Officials were also directed to fill vacant positions in public distribution system (PDS) shops as soon as possible.
The minister issued a stern warning against any negligence in the transportation and distribution of food grains. He instructed that any lapses by transporters should be dealt with strictly according to regulations, reiterating that timely delivery to beneficiaries is the department’s top priority.
The meeting also reviewed the procurement processes for wheat and pulses.
Officials were asked to coordinate with the cooperative department to expedite procurement procedures.
Additionally, the department is exploring the possibility of constructing warehouses under a public-private partnership (PPP) model to strengthen storage capacity and improve supply chain efficiency.
Senior officials, including Secretary Abhay Kumar Singh, Special Secretary Upendra Kumar, Director Vibhuti Ranjan Chaudhary, and Managing Director of Bihar State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Sunil Kumar, were present at the meeting.
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