A joint public grievance hearing was held at Daringbadi block in Kandhamal district by Collector Vedbhushan and SP Harish Bishi. Despite extreme heat, over 159 people from 25 panchayats registered complaints regarding delayed pensions, drinking water scarcity, and non-functional electrical substations. Concerns were also raised about the closure of mobile maternity vans since May 2025 and the poor condition of rural roads. District and sub-divisional officials were present to address these issues. https://www.dharitri.com/joint-public-grievance-hearing/ #creator program