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Saturday, August 1, 2026, 8:52 pm

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 8:52 pm

Trust in Governance Starts with Listening

Trust in Governance Starts with Listening
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Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav’s first Jan Vishwas tour on August 7 in Chhindwara is more than an administrative visit. It reflects an important principle of good governance: that public trust grows when people are heard directly, not only through files and portals.

The planned district-level solution programme, where selected complainants registered on the CM Helpline portal will speak personally with the Chief Minister, is a meaningful step toward accountability. Too often, grievance redressal loses urgency after a complaint is filed. By reviewing resolved and pending issues face to face, the government is signalling that citizen problems are not to be treated as numbers, but as real concerns that demand timely action.

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The inclusion of a review meeting on development works and welfare schemes adds another layer of value to the visit. Governance cannot be measured only by announcements; it must be judged by delivery, whether roads are completed, benefits reach the intended people, and departments respond efficiently. In that sense, the Jan Vishwas campaign can become a useful mechanism for checking both performance and public satisfaction.

The industry dialogue is equally significant. If districts like Chhindwara are to see balanced growth, government must not only resolve complaints but also create jobs and encourage enterprise. Listening to industry representatives alongside citizens shows a broader understanding that trust is built not just by fixing problems, but by creating opportunity.

For the Jan Vishwas campaign to truly succeed, it must go beyond a single district visit. The real test will be whether the spirit of direct hearing, quick resolution, and responsible follow-up becomes part of the everyday administrative culture. If that happens, the campaign could become a model for a more responsive and credible government.


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