Minister's Directive: Male Presence Mandatory for Power Inspections
Minister Baby Rani Maurya has mandated household power inspections in Jhansi occur only when male family members are present, warning of actions on complaints from women. She emphasized courteous conduct by officials during inspections and urged prompt resolution of consumer grievances, with a focus on accuracy of smart meter readings.
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In a decisive move, Women's Welfare and Child Development Minister Baby Rani Maurya has instructed that all household power inspections in Jhansi must take place in the presence of male family members. This directive aims to prevent any misconduct during inspections and assures action if women report discomfort.
During a district-level review meeting, Maurya stressed the importance of power officials treating consumers with respect. She also underscored the need to address consumer complaints swiftly, particularly concerning discrepancies in smart meter readings.
In addition, the minister reviewed progress across various departments, calling for doctors to be consistently available in district medical facilities and for medicine stocks to be effectively managed, cautioning against prescriptions outside government supplies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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