Shocking Absenteeism Found During Jharkhand Minister’s Office Visit

Jharkhand’s Agriculture Minister made an unannounced stop at a block development office, only to find a shocking level of staff absence. The surprise inspection revealed that the Block Development Officer (BDO), Circle Officer (CO), and a considerable number of other staff members were unaccounted for during working hours. This decisive move by the minister is a direct effort to tackle administrative slack and ensure that government machinery operates at full capacity. The presence of officials is paramount for the smooth functioning of public services, and this inspection sends a strong message about the importance of being at one’s duty station. Investigations into the reasons for the widespread absence are anticipated.