MLA’s office turns into a mobile office; focus on addressing public grievances and ensuring access to various government welfare schemes
Mayem: With the 2027 Assembly elections approaching, MLAs across the state have become increasingly active, focusing on strengthening their direct connect with the people. In this context, Mayem MLA Premendra Shet has launched a special initiative titled ‘Janseva Aaplya Dari’ across all seven panchayats in his constituency. Through this initiative, the MLA has transformed his office into a mobile office, taking along his team of officials and staff to different villages to understand the problems and grievances of residents. The initiative also aims to assess whether eligible beneficiaries are receiving the benefits of various government schemes.
The initiative was inaugurated at Shri Lairai Hall in Shirgaon. On the occasion, residents of Shirgaon visited the venue and brought forward their respective grievances. They also sought information about various government schemes, including those they were eligible for but may not have been aware of, and took steps to avail themselves of the benefits.
Addressing the gathering, MLA Premendra Shet said that during the five-year tenure of the Bharatiya Janata Party government, the Goa government had worked towards ensuring that development schemes and government facilities reached the last person in society. He stated that the government had made efforts to fulfil all the promises made to the people during these five years and had introduced several welfare schemes for public benefit. Ensuring that these schemes reach every eligible citizen is the main objective of this initiative, he added.
The MLA’s office in Bicholim remains open to the public every day from 9 am to 5 pm. Several citizens visit the office daily with their personal work and grievances. However, many elderly residents of the Mayem constituency find it difficult to travel to Bicholim. The ‘Janseva Aaplya Dari’ initiative has therefore been launched to reach such residents directly, strengthen contact with them and resolve their problems at the village level, MLA Shet explained.
Under this initiative, assistance will be provided in preparing the necessary documents for various government schemes, including Griha Aadhar, Laadli Laxmi and Mhaje Ghar. Citizens will also be given detailed information about these schemes. The staff of the MLA’s office will extend the necessary assistance to ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits. For this purpose, the entire staff, along with the required office equipment and materials, was present at Shirgaon. The one-day camp received an enthusiastic response from the residents of the village.
During the camp, some citizens directly brought their personal grievances and pending matters to the attention of MLA Premendra Shet. The MLA assured them that efforts would be made to resolve their issues at the earliest. He also stated that his office staff would follow up on the respective matters and that he would personally monitor the progress until the work was completed.
The MLA expressed confidence that all the staff members in his office are highly educated and experienced, and would work efficiently to ensure that citizens’ matters are addressed without unnecessary delays. MLA Premendra Shet further informed that the ‘Janseva Aaplya Dari’ initiative is targeted to be conducted across all seven panchayats in the Mayem constituency by November 30. Special camps will be organised in each panchayat area on designated dates.