THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister PA Mohammed Riyas on Thursday interacted with the people about the activities of the Public Works Department. Various issues such as the deplorable condition of the road, the proposal to reduce accidents, the problem of drainages and the dumping of waste on the roadside were presented to the minister by the people. The minister ended each phone call by calling the concerned officials and instructing them to take necessary action.

It has been decided to hold a phone-in program one day a week to seek public opinion in connection with the monsoon season. The minister had interacted with the people in the previous week as well. The minister directed the officials to conduct an accurate assessment to resolve the grievances in a timely manner.