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Mana Mitra platform opens cyclone grievance channel
The Story in Brief
Residents in areas hit by Cyclone Murasu can now report emergencies through the Mana Mitra WhatsApp Governance platform, which has added a dedicated cyclone grievance facility. The Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) enabled the mechanism for issues including power outages, fallen trees, collapsed walls and waterlogging.
To register, citizens send a ‘Hi’ message to 9552300009, select Services, choose ‘Murasu Cyclone Issues’, report the issue, and confirm. They then enter their name, district and mandal, describe the problem and can upload photographs. Each grievance is forwarded to the concerned officials for action.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Mana Mitra WhatsApp channel gives cyclone-affected residents a direct line to report problems without visiting an office. The system routes each complaint to the official responsible for that area, which may speed up response during a disaster. What remains unclear is how quickly officials will act on grievances and whether the platform can handle a surge in reports. The next step is for residents in affected zones to use the number and for the administration to demonstrate it can clear complaints.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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