Patna, August 16: Bihar’s Sahyog Shivir programme has resolved around 96% of the grievances received at panchayat-level camps over the past three months, according to the state government.
Since the programme began on May 19, a total of 6,46,181 applications have been received through the camps, of which 6,20,030 cases have been resolved. Around 4% of applications remain pending, according to official figures.
Camps Held Across Thousands of Panchayats
The government said Sahyog Shivirs have so far been organised in 6,533 of Bihar’s 8,032 panchayats and have covered all 534 blocks in the state.
The camps are intended to provide residents with a local platform to submit grievances and access government services without repeatedly travelling to block or district offices.
30-Day Deadline for Grievance Disposal
According to the government, applications received at the camps have been given a 30-day timeframe for disposal.
The progress of applications is being monitored by the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, with officials responsible for addressing grievances received through the camps.
The districts reported to have the highest rates of grievance resolution include Sheikhpura, Saharsa, Sheohar, Khagaria, Bhojpur, Jamui, Gopalganj, Arwal, West Champaran and Banka.
When Are Sahyog Shivirs Held?
Sahyog Shivirs are organised at panchayat level on the first and third Tuesdays of every month, according to the government.
A separate state-level grievance camp is held on the second Tuesday of every month, where the Chief Minister personally hears public complaints.
Programme Launched on May 19
The Sahyog Shivir programme was launched by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on May 19, 2026, from Dumri Buzurg village in Sonepur block of Saran district.
The government said the programme was introduced to make grievance redressal more accessible by taking the process closer to residents in rural areas.
Remaining Panchayats to Be Covered
The government said camps will be organised in the remaining 1,499 panchayats in the coming rounds.
Officials have indicated that all 8,032 panchayats are expected to be covered within the next one or two rounds of the programme.
Camps to Continue After Statewide Coverage
The government has said Sahyog Shivirs will continue even after all panchayats have been covered.
The stated objective is to maintain a regular mechanism for receiving and resolving public grievances at the local level rather than treating the programme as a one-time exercise.
