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Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023

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Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023

The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (MoPP&P) has launched the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023 to evaluate and enhance the grievance redressal systems of various central ministries and departments in India.

Key Features of GRAI 2023:

  1. Purpose:

    • GRAI 2023 aims to assess and improve the grievance redressal mechanisms in the central ministries and departments to ensure better service delivery to citizens.

    • The initiative is based on recommendations from the Parliamentary Standing Committee of MoPP&P to improve transparency and efficiency in public grievance handling.

  2. Conceptualized By:

    • The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) conceptualized the GRAI as part of its efforts to strengthen e-governance and improve public service delivery.

  3. Evaluation Criteria:

    • GRAI 2023 is based on four dimensions and 11 indicators:

      1. Efficiency

      2. Feedback

      3. Domain

      4. Organizational Commitment

    • These dimensions help assess the performance of 89 central ministries and departments in handling public grievances.

  4. Data Source:

    • The assessment is based on data collected from the Centralized Public Grievance Redressal and Management System (CPGRAMS), a 24/7 online platform that enables citizens to lodge grievances related to service delivery by public authorities.

    • CPGRAMS is widely recognized as a best practice by the Commonwealth Secretariat for ensuring transparency in public administration.

  5. Results:

    • 85 out of 89 ministries showed an improvement in their GRAI scores compared to the previous year.

    • 10% of ministries achieved more than 50% growth, while 28% of ministries recorded a growth of 25-50% in their grievance redressal scores.

  6. Benefits of GRAI:

    • Comparative Analysis: GRAI allows ministries and departments to compare their grievance handling performance, leading to increased accountability and efficiency.

    • Public Confidence: The initiative promotes better citizen engagement by enhancing transparency in grievance redressal.

    • E-Governance: By using digital platforms like CPGRAMS, the government can efficiently handle public grievances and ensure that citizens’ issues are addressed promptly.

About CPGRAMS:

  • CPGRAMS (Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Management System) is an online platform that enables citizens to:

    • Lodge grievances on a range of issues related to public service delivery.

    • Track the status of their complaints.

    • Ensure accountability from public authorities regarding grievance resolution.

  • 24/7 Availability: It is available round the clock, providing a convenient and accessible channel for citizens to voice their concerns.

Conclusion:

The Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023 is a significant step towards improving the transparency, accountability, and efficiency of public grievance redressal mechanisms in India. The positive growth in GRAI scores among most ministries highlights the government's commitment to enhancing the quality of service delivery and citizen satisfaction. The use of CPGRAMS plays a crucial role in streamlining the grievance process, ensuring better outcomes for the public and reinforcing the Digital India initiative.

 

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