Patna, May 12: In a significant administrative reform aimed at improving public service delivery, the Bihar government’s Revenue and Land Reforms Department has directed revenue staff to operate directly from their respective circles (jurisdiction areas) instead of remaining stationed at circle offices.
Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal announced that revenue staff will now only be required to be present at the circle office on Saturdays. He stated, “On all other days, they must be present in their designated circles to resolve land-related issues at the grassroots level.”
The minister also instructed circle officers to cease daily in-person meetings. Instead, meetings should be conducted online when necessary, except on Saturdays when all staff will gather at the circle office. This day will coincide with ‘Bhu-Samadhan Divas’ (Land Resolution Day).
Under the new arrangement, revenue staff will follow a fixed roster and prioritize resolving key land-related matters, such as mutation, land record corrections, and digital land measurement. This initiative is expected to significantly reduce the need for citizens to visit circle offices repeatedly, saving both their time and effort.
Jaiswal emphasized that officials must ensure timely and transparent resolution of complaints at the circle level, reiterating that the department’s primary goal is to provide prompt and effective relief to the public.
In another important development, Food and Consumer Protection Minister Ashok Chaudhary announced a pilot project to deliver food grains directly to the homes of senior citizens aged 80 and above. During a departmental review meeting on Tuesday, Chaudhary instructed officials to prepare a detailed proposal for this initiative.
He stressed the need for issuing new ration cards and ensuring complete transparency and adherence to timelines in food distribution. Officials were also directed to fill vacant positions in public distribution system (PDS) shops as soon as possible.
The minister issued a stern warning against any negligence in the transportation and distribution of food grains, stating that any lapses by transporters should be dealt with strictly according to regulations, and reiterated that timely delivery to beneficiaries is the department’s top priority.
The meeting also reviewed the procurement processes for wheat and pulses, with officials being asked to coordinate with the cooperative department to expedite procurement procedures. Additionally, the department is exploring the possibility of constructing warehouses under a public-private partnership (PPP) model to strengthen storage capacity and improve supply chain efficiency.
Senior officials, including Secretary Abhay Kumar Singh, Special Secretary Upendra Kumar, Director Vibhuti Ranjan Chaudhary, and Managing Director of Bihar State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Sunil Kumar, were present at the meeting.