348 Petitions Received at PGRS Meet in Visakhapatnam

During a Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) meeting held in Visakhapatnam on May 11, 2026, District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore received a total of 348 petitions from residents across the district. The grievances covered a wide range of civic issues, including land disputes, employment concerns, welfare schemes, income certificates, house sites, drinking water supply, and pensions. A significant majority of the petitions, totaling 210, were directed to various other departments, while 76 were addressed to the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), 35 to the Revenue Department, and 27 to the Police Department. Following the submission process, the Collector reviewed the complaints with senior officials and issued strict directives for their resolution. He emphasized the responsibility of department heads to provide qualitative and satisfactory solutions within the stipulated timeframe to prevent complaints from being reopened due to incomplete handling. The Collector instructed officials to prioritize these grievances and ensure that complainants receive proper endorsements upon disposal. Joint Collector Gobbilla Vidhyadhari and other administrative officials were present at the meeting, underscoring the local government's commitment to addressing public concerns through structured grievance redressal mechanisms.