In a unique administrative outreach initiative, Rewa Collector Narendra Kumar Suryavanshi travelled to Tikuri village in Gangev Janpad Panchayat along with 42 departmental officers in a non-AC bus to conduct a gram chaupal and review public grievances directly on the ground. After reaching the village, the collector asked all officers to sit on the ground among villagers while listening to complaints related to revenue, roads, drinking water, housing schemes and anganwadi services.

Officials said the initiative aimed to strengthen direct communication between the administration and rural residents while ensuring faster resolution of local problems. The event quickly became part of the Latest News Today discussions in Madhya Pradesh because of the collector’s unusual field-level administrative approach.

Revenue Cases Reviewed

During the chaupal organised in the gram panchayat premises, villagers raised several issues connected to land demarcation, road access and government welfare schemes. While reviewing pending revenue cases, the collector expressed displeasure over delays in land demarcation work. He directed officials to issue a notice to the concerned naib tehsildar for negligence.

Officials said complaints related to land disputes and delayed administrative processes were among the major concerns raised by villagers during the public interaction. The collector instructed revenue officers to conduct special camps in the village to ensure timely disposal of pending cases and reduce repeated visits by villagers to government offices.

Anganwadi Staff Face Action

Serious concerns were also raised regarding irregular functioning of the local anganwadi centre. Villagers complained that the centre was not operating regularly, affecting services meant for women and children. Taking the matter seriously, the collector directed authorities to suspend the concerned supervisor and issue a show-cause notice to the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO). Officials present during the meeting were instructed to ensure regular monitoring of anganwadi centres and timely delivery of nutritional and welfare services in rural areas. The administration stated that accountability at the grassroots level remains a priority under district governance reforms.

Road And Water Issues

Villagers also highlighted disputes related to village pathways and the problem of narrow roads in the area. The collector instructed concerned departments to begin the process for road widening and immediate resolution of access-related disputes.

During the review of water-related issues, irregularities were reportedly found in the implementation of the Nal-Jal Yojana. Following complaints of negligence, the collector ordered notices to be issued to the Public Health Engineering sub-engineer and the local employment assistant. The sarpanch and Janpad Panchayat CEO were directed to ensure early execution of the drinking water scheme. Villagers also agreed to pay water user charges to support regular supply and maintenance. 

Housing Scheme Under Review

The collector also reviewed the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the village. Officials informed him that some beneficiaries had still not started construction work despite receiving approvals. Suryavanshi instructed authorities to cancel housing allotments of beneficiaries who failed to begin construction within the prescribed time. He stated that welfare schemes must reach eligible beneficiaries without unnecessary delays and warned officials against negligence in implementation.    The administration also reviewed progress under other welfare initiatives linked to rural employment and financial assistance.

Electricity And Loan Directives

During the chaupal, the electricity department was instructed to begin the process of installing household electricity meters in the village at the earliest. Officials were also directed to expedite loan approval procedures for eligible beneficiaries under the Tantya Mama Scheme. The collector stressed that government schemes should deliver visible benefits at the grassroots level and directed departments to coordinate more effectively during field implementation. District and block-level officers, including District Panchayat CEO Mehtab Singh Gurjar and Janpad CEO Prachi Chaturvedi, were present during the programme.