'I am running, get out of it': 'Don't tarnish the image of the entire department because of one or two people', CM warns officials at Chintan Shivir in Adalaj

The three-day Chintan Shivir of the Revenue Department was inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi at Trimandir in Adalaj. District Collectors and Revenue officials from across the State have come together in this Shivir with the theme "Collaborate, Innovate and Transform for Better Land Governance". At the beginning of the programme, the Chief Minister made a sharp remark, "If there is a Chintan Shivir, why is everyone worried?" Not only this, he also cautioned the officers to work with teamwork by giving up the pride of 'I am running'. CM instructs to adopt zero tolerance policy The chief minister stressed on the role of collectors and said that they have vast powers and those powers should be used for people oriented works. "Reflect on your work every 15 days, don't tarnish the image of the entire department because of one or two people," he said. He said that in programs like SWAGAT Online, the questions of the citizens reach directly to them, so the officers should solve the problems in advance so that people feel satisfied. I am running, get out of it: CM Motivating the officers for a sensitive administration, the Chief Minister said, "No person who comes to the office should hesitate, if you work with a smiling face, then the applicant will be happy." Referring to the struggles of IAS officers, he said that this post is achieved after a lot of hard work, so it is necessary to work responsibly. The Chief Minister also assured to inform them directly if there is any personal or administrative difficulty. 'Shivir is a powerful medium of self-talk' Recalling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas', the Chief Minister said that the role of the revenue department is important in realizing the goal of a developed India by 2047 from a developed Gujarat. He termed the Shivir as a powerful medium of self-dialogue and said that brainstorming is essential for the well-being of the citizens. 'Gujarat became a centre of attraction for global investors' Minister of State for Revenue Sanjay Singh Mahida said that the state government considers the administration as service to the citizens and is committed to solving the problems of the last man. Faceless and paperless governance has been implemented through digital initiatives like e-DHARA, IORA. Transparency has been increased by adopting the 'zero deal' policy in land allotment, due to which Gujarat has become an attraction for global investors. At the same time, land surveys are being made more accurate through drone technology and satellite imagery. 'Gujarat leads in the field of renewable energy' Appreciating the work of the revenue department, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Das said that the administration is being strengthened with technology and transparency. The state has performed significantly in land allocation for developmental projects, especially in the field of renewable energy. Additional Collector posts and Talati-Surveyor have also been recruited to strengthen the administration. Deepakbhai Desai's inspiring message During the camp, Deepakbhai Desai gave an inspiring message connecting spirituality and action. He exhorted the officers to work with sincerity, transparency and sanskar, and conduct themselves in a manner that does not hurt anyone. Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Jayanti Ravi said that this Chintan Shivir will not be limited to just discussions but will bring about a qualitative change in the revenue department. Referring to the glorious history of the Collectorate, he said that the combination of new technology and spiritual energy will make governance more effective. Senior State officials, District Collectors and revenue officials were present on the occasion in large numbers. Overall, the three-day Chintan Shivir has proved to be a significant effort to further strengthen transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric approach in the state administration.