Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday urged Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to strictly uphold law and order, protect the rights of all people, including minorities and strengthen market monitoring across the country to keep prices stable and give people comfort.
Speaking at the opening of a three-day District Commissioners' (DC) conference on Sunday (16 February), the chief adviser reaffirmed the government's commitment to safeguarding minority rights.
“The responsibility of the government is to ensure protection for all. Also, our responsibility is to protect the rights of minorities,” he said, encouraging minority communities to exercise their rights with confidence as citizens of the country.
The Chief Adviser said maintaining law and order is the government's top priority and the DCs must ensure there are no lapses in this regard.
He stressed the need for coordination between the police and civil administration, urging them to maintain discipline in their duties.
He has also called for the establishment of a competitive environment across the country's 64 districts to drive progress and development.
Dr Yunus stressed the importance of fostering an atmosphere where every district strives for excellence.
During his speech, Dr Yunus remarked that the most memorable time for public servants in administrative roles is when they serve as the administrator of a district. It is during this period that they have the opportunity to prove themselves.
He emphasised that each district administrator should focus their efforts on the overall development of their district.
Dr Yunus proposed the introduction of a ranking system for the districts, which he believes would yield significant results.
By ranking districts, he argued, administrators would feel motivated to work towards elevating the standard and reputation of their respective areas.
“No one would want to be in the 64th position,” he said, underscoring that such a system would incentivise administrators to achieve higher rankings.
In addition, the chief adviser highlighted the need for a renewed focus on primary education, urging district officials to give greater attention to enhancing the quality of education at the grassroots level.
The conference has also been informed that out of the 1,245 proposals submitted by deputy commissioners and divisional commissioners, 354 have been included in the official agenda, as announced by the cabinet secretary.
