Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development J. Mohamed Farvas on Friday called upon officials of all government departments to ensure transparency in implementing work being executed under various government schemes. As the State government’s prime objective is people’s welfare, the government officials should work with commitment in ensuring that, Mr. Farvas said. He chaired a meeting of officials at the District Collectorate here to review the government schemes of various departments being implemented, their progress, extent of funds utilised for their implementation and the benefits it had provided to the people. This is the first official meeting of Mr. Farvas in Pudukottai after taking charge as the Minister on Thursday.The Minister advised the officials to work in a coordinated manner in addressing the demands and grievances of the general public speedily. The work should be completed swiftly and quality should be ensured, he added.Pudukottai Collector M. Aruna, Superintendent of Police Ravindra Kumar Gupta, Gandharvakottai MLA N. Subramanian and officials of various government departments participated, an official release said. Published - May 22, 2026 08:10 pm IST