Chandigarh: Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Harvinder Kalyan on Friday heard public grievances for over three hours during a public hearing programme held at the PWD Rest House in Gharaunda and directed the concerned officers to ensure their prompt resolution.
Later, speaking to media persons, Harvinder Kalyan said that public hearing programmes are organised almost every week. These programmes not only facilitate on-the-spot resolution of public grievances but also provide an opportunity to consider development-related demands and take up works in a planned manner.
During the public hearing, residents of various villages and localities raised demands related to paving of roads and streets, laying of drinking water pipelines, construction of drains and a five-pond system, completion of Vishwakarma Chowk, construction of a community hall, expansion of the shed at Gharaunda vegetable market and other development works.
Responding to a question regarding arrangements for the paddy procurement season, Harvinder Kalyan said that the State Government and district administration periodically review the arrangements.
Harvinder Kalyan said that the State Government is procuring all crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP), making Haryana the first state in the country to do so. He said that any difficulties arising in the procurement arrangements are addressed through dialogue and cooperation among all stakeholders.
