Dehradun, Jan. 23 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 21 Jan: Dehradun Citizens Forum organised a town hall today as a new civic initiative to discuss key issues facing the city of Dehradun. The event was held at the Doon Library and saw participation of the district administration and officials from seven key departments. Citizens raised questions on various civic issues, and officials responded directly. Many of the questions related to city governance and service delivery, and at times officials appeared uncomfortable with the sharp and pointed queries. Several participants also offered constructive suggestions for improving systems. Memoranda related to the issues of all seven departments were formally submitted to the officials.

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