Chief Secy holds review meeting of administrative secretaries

Haryana Chief Secretary Vivek Joshi has called for the effective implementation of the special swachhta campaign, running from January 1 to January 31 to promote cleanliness and hygiene across the state. Joshi emphasised the importance of thorough reviews of Central government schemes to ensure full utilisation of funds for development and welfare. He was reviewing various schemes with the administrative secretaries here today.

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During the meeting, Joshi reviewed the state’s cleanliness initiatives, underlining the campaign’s role in enhancing office efficiency and proper record maintenance. He highlighted the alignment of this campaign with the broader Swachh Bharat Mission.

The Chief Secretary stressed the need to accelerate the adoption of e-office systems to streamline government operations. He directed administrative secretaries to prioritise the digitisation of records to improve communication, reduce delays and enhance productivity.

Joshi directed officers to expedite the resolution of public grievances through the Samadhan portal. He also emphasised the need to promptly address pending Punjab and Haryana High Court cases and ensure timely execution of judicial decisions.

In a push for greater administrative efficiency, Joshi instructed that Cabinet meeting agendas be submitted on time in both English and Hindi. He reviewed previous Cabinet decisions and urged departments to assess their implementation progress. He also reviewed service matters related to Scheduled Caste employees and vigilance cases, stressing the importance of fair and timely resolutions to uphold transparency and integrity within the administration.

The Chief Secretary announced plans to revamp the HARPATH application, a GIS-based tool aimed at making Haryana’s roads pothole-free. The upgrade will enhance user experience and improve efficiency in addressing road-related issues, ensuring safer roads for citizens.

Joshi highlighted the need for regular monitoring of large projects under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan. He urged continuous monitoring to ensure timely progress, aiming to boost connectivity and economic growth in Haryana.

The Chief Secretary directed the Women and Child Development Department to focus on tackling child malnutrition, particularly stunting and wasting.

D Joshi invited suggestion from the secretaries to improve interdepartmental coordination, reinforcing the state’s commitment to efficient governance.