Shri Jai Ram Thakur, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, launched a new program "Jan-Manch" on 26th May, 2018. The program aims to provide various services to common citizen at the field level by organizing monthly camps in remote areas.
Hon'ble Chief Minister interacted with few applicants who had lodged complaints in e-Samadhan (online Redressal of Public Grievances System) and their complaints have been disposed. These were selected randomly by the administration. The Hon'ble CM wanted to have first hand feedback from the applicants to know the quality of disposal in e-Samadhan. The CM office wanted that participants should interact with CM from their respective locations instead of visiting NIC studios. The objective was achieved by using VIDYO portal, a desktop-based Video Conferencing system of NIC. All the applicants were guided to install Vidyo Desktop App on their smart phones to participate.
The Hon'ble CM also launched two schemes namely; Mukhya Mantri Swavlambhan Yojna and Himachal Grihni Suvidha Yojna on the occasion. The other dignitaries present on the dais were his cabinet colleagues, MPs from Hamirpur, Shimla and Mandi constituency, Ex Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh. A majority of the MLAs also attended the launch. PRI representatives were also among other invited guests.
The Chief Secretary, HP and Administrative Secretaries, HoDs of Departments and Deputy Commissioners also attended the launch function. Shri R.N. Batta gave a brief presentation on JAN-MANCH program. A small video clip prepared by NIC Himachal Pradesh, giving an introduction of JAN-MANCH program, was also played on the occasion. NIC Himachal Pradesh is also developing a software to monitor the activities of JAN-MANCH program which is likely to be held on the first Sunday of every month at 12 places across the state, covering 12 Districts and 12 Assembly Constituencies.