Civic body launches WhatsApp channel to connect with citizens
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation
(CSMC) on Monday announced the launch of its own
WhatsApp channel
for the benefit of citizens.
The virtual platform will help the local civic body in dissemination of various information, said municipal commissioner G Sreekanth.
"The WhatsApp channel was created with the aim of making the communication between the local civic body and citizens more effective, easy, and prompt. Various projects, schemes, official statements, press releases, and other important information from our side will be regularly delivered to the citizens through this channel," he said.
Sreekanth said the new virtual platform will keep citizens abreast of different official happenings within the municipal corporation in one place. Titled '
CSMC OFFICIAL
', the WhatsApp channel of local civic body achieved over 430 subscribers within hours of launch.
The civic administration has appealed to all citizens to subscribe to the CSMC WhatsApp channel and get reliable information about the workings of the municipal corporation. Meanwhile, many citizens said the new virtual platform should be run by able people to ensure sustained and meaningful existence.
"Opening a communication channel on a popular social media platform is commendable. However, there should be good flow of messages on such a channel to share
real-time updates
, official announcements, and happenings. The new initiative must not remain on paper," said Yogesh Dharashivkar, a local resident from Mayur Colony area. |
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