The Evolution of CPGRAMS Since 2014, India's public grievance redressal system has witnessed a major transformation.
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Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS)
The Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) has transformed public grievance redressal in India through digital innovation, institutional reforms and citizen-centric service delivery.
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The number of grievances handled annually increased nearly nine-fold, from about 3.01 lakh in 2014 to around 27 lakhs in 2024.
The number of Grievance Redressal Officers rose from 10,232 in 2014 to more than 1.11 lakh by 2025.
The average grievance disposal time in Central Ministries and Departments fell from 157 days in 2014 to just 15 days in 2025.
Resolve within 21 Days: Comprehensive Guidelines for Effective Redressal of Public Grievances, issued in August 2024, rationalised the timeline from 30 days to 21 days.
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