Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has instructed the divisional commissioner and district collector not to waste time following protocols during his visits. The minister has asked the officers to utilise the time to address citizens’ needs and ensure efficient governance.

On Saturday, while addressing a state-level revenue conference in Nagpur, Bawankule said, “Stop accompanying revenue ministers everywhere. Instead of following protocol, utilise the time for citizens and public service.” The two-day conference was inaugurated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and it was in this meeting, Bawankule unveiled a vision that aims to modernise the revenue department by 2029.

In order to ensure that officials stay connected with people and resolve their complaints, the minister has announced that he will personally monitor things at the ground level. “Every month, I will spend four days visiting districts and tehsils to review the situation,” the BJP MLA from Kamthi Assembly constituency stated, hinting to all his officers that he means business when it comes to bringing citizens closer to authorities.