CHANDIGARH: Punjab chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday asked all the administrative secretaries to prepare a comprehensive roadmap of 100 days of their respective departments to bring in more efficiency and transparency and submit it to the chief secretary within a week.
The core sectors of health and education should be prioritised so as to provide the best and affordable healthcare facilities to the people besides imparting quality education to students especially in rural areas, the chief minister said while chairing the first meeting of the administrative secretaries.
“I am soft and gentle but please don’t mistake my gentleness for something that will let inaction go unnoticed. I will act against those who won’t act for the common people,” warned the chief minister.
He emphasised that there must be zero tolerance against corruption at all costs and the works of common man should be done on priority. Justice should be delivered to every citizen irrespective of his caste, creed and community, he added. The chief minister also asked the administrative secretaries to inform him if anyone approaches them for any wrongdoing by using his name.
The chief minister also made it clear to the administrative secretaries to give due respect to ministers, MLAs and elected representatives while ensuring that rule of law should be the only criterion for decision-making.
He asked them to ensure timely completion of ongoing projects besides implementing welfare measures so the last man standing in the line could avail the benefits.
Channi also asked the administrative secretaries to follow employee friendly approach to resolve their issues amicably so that they should not resort to agitation.
