Thanks to the Praja Darbar (public court) initiative undertaken by Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh in Vijayawada, a 14-day-old infant from a tribal community was able to receive life-saving treatment. The parents of the baby boy expressed their gratitude to the minister for providing financial aid through the CM's Relief Fund when they came to the public event seeking medical assistance. During Wednesday’s Public Court, Lokesh also addressed various grievances from the public and promised to take action on issues such as stopping of social security pensions and encroachments in Vijayawada.
Nara Lokesh's Praja Darbar Initiative Saves Infant's Life
Background Praja Darbar (public court) is an initiative by Nara Lokesh, Education and IT Minister of Andhra Pradesh. It allows citizens to directly interact with government officials and seek assistance with their grievances.
Recent Incident On Wednesday, during a Praja Darbar held in Vijayawada, the parents of a 14-day-old infant from a tribal community approached Minister Lokesh. They sought financial aid for life-saving treatment for their baby.
Minister's Intervention Minister Lokesh immediately provided financial assistance through the CM's Relief Fund. Thanks to this timely intervention, the infant was able to receive the necessary medical treatment.
Additional Grievances Addressed During the same Public Court session, Minister Lokesh also addressed other grievances raised by the public, including:
He promised to take prompt action to resolve these issues.
Significance of Praja Darbar The Praja Darbar initiative has been highly effective in providing immediate relief to citizens and addressing their grievances. It allows people to bypass bureaucratic hurdles and connect directly with government representatives.
Top 5 FAQs
1. What is Praja Darbar? Praja Darbar is a public court initiative where citizens can directly interact with government officials to resolve their grievances.
2. Who started Praja Darbar? Praja Darbar was started by Nara Lokesh, Education and IT Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
3. How often is Praja Darbar held? The frequency of Praja Darbar sessions varies depending on the city or town.
4. What types of grievances can be raised in Praja Darbar? Citizens can raise a wide range of grievances, including issues related to social security, healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
5. Has Praja Darbar been successful? Yes, Praja Darbar has been successful in providing immediate relief to citizens and addressing their grievances effectively.
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