As per a press release, Principal Secretary [Welfare
Department], GP Upadhayay and PHE Secretary, Ghanashyam Sharma along with other
officers and staff from both departments welcomed Ms Rai at her office at
Lumsay.
Principal Secretary, Mr Upadhayay briefed the Minister about
the department and activities carried out in the past. He also apprised her of
fund provisions of the department. During her interaction with the departments,
the Minister stressed that she is first and foremost a representative of the
people and her responsibilities lie with the people, the release mentions.
She urged the staff of both departments to work in close
coordination keeping in mind the welfare of the people.
Ms Rai also urged them to prioritize on better and quicker
service delivery to the people. She inquired about the various schemes and
discussed at length about the hindrances and obstacles in the smooth delivery
of those schemes and urged the officers to find ways to improve the service
delivery. The Minister further promised every possible help from the government
towards achieving these targets, it is added.
