Ampati, August 20: The District Administration of South West Garo Hills (SWGH) successfully organized an awareness program on the Meghalaya Right to Public Services Act, 2020, at Ampati Degree College on Tuesday.
The event was attended by students and faculty members of Ampati Degree college, with a focus on educating the public about the Act’s provisions and their rights regarding public services.
The program featured five esteemed resource persons, including Dr. R. Ch. Marak, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of South West Garo Hills, Ampati; Dr. W. C. R Marak, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of South West Garo Hills, Ampati; Shri E.A. Marak, District Informatics Officer, NIC; Shri Dibyajyoti Hajong, Labour Inspector, Labour Department; and Shri R.A. Sangma, Motor Vehicle Inspector, District Transport Office.
These experts provided in-depth insights into the various aspects of the Act, its implementation, and how citizens can benefit from its provisions.
The primary objective of the program was to raise awareness about the Meghalaya Right to Public Services Act, 2020, which guarantees time-bound delivery of over 188 notified public services across multiple government departments. Attendees were informed about their rights under this law, the services available, and the steps to take if these services are delayed or denied.
Through this initiative, the District Administration aims to empower the citizens of the district to access public services more efficiently and hold the government accountable for timely service delivery. The program underscored the importance of civic engagement in ensuring transparency and efficiency in governance.
