A Step towards transparency and good governance

In an era when governance is often scrutinized for lack of transparency and responsiveness, the recent initiative undertaken by the office of the Relief Commissioner (Migrants), Jammu, along with the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), shines as a beacon of administrative integrity and fairness.

- VIVEK KOUL

The allotment of transit accommodations to PM Package migrant employees, based on a clear and unbiased criterion, marks a watershed moment in the longstanding issue of employee housing among displaced Kashmiri Pandits.

This move comes as a breath of fresh air for thousands of employees who have waited patiently and often helplessly for a just and fair resolution to their housing challenges. For the first time in years, the allotment process was guided not by vague or manipulable parameters, but by a straightforward and merit-based criterion - the first place of posting of the employee. By adopting this approach, the administration has demonstrated that fairness, transparency, and accountability are not mere words in policy manuals but are indeed possible in action when the will and intent are strong. The recent allotment of transit accommodations to PM Package employees at Leewan(Srinagar), Lethpora(Pulwama), Ranbirpora (Anantnag), Machbhawan (Anantnag), Mirhama (Kulgam) and Chowgam(Kulgam) by the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR) and the Relief Commissioner (Migrants), Jammu, is a commendable initiative. By adopting the "First Place of Posting" as the sole criterion for allotment, the administration has ensured fairness, transparency, and merit-based allocation. This decision is a bold and welcome step that reflects the spirit of good governance. It addresses long-standing concerns regarding partiality in the allotment process and instills confidence among employees awaiting accommodation. The move not only upholds the principles of justice but also reaffirms the administration's commitment to equitable treatment of all PM Package employees. Such efforts by the administration deserve recognition and appreciation for promoting transparency, fairness, and trust in public institutions.