Bandipora February 10 (KNS): Taking a unique initiative launched by the J&K Government relating to public outreach programme-Block Diwas / Youm e Block, a part of ambitious Jan Abhiyan programme was observed on Wednesday in all the blocks of Bandipora district, with enthusiastic participation of public
Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad held the public outreach interaction programme at Sumbal Sub Division while Additional District Development Commissioner Afsar Ali Khan chaired the programme at Bandipora.
The people hailing from different areas of Sumbal Sub-Division attended the programme and put forth their issues relating to problems faced by them particularly drinking water supply, restoration of power supply in the areas affected by recent snowfall, besides restoration of road connectivity of remote areas also came into submission.
While interacting with the public, the DDC said that the aim and objective of this programme is to take a firsthand appraisal of all issues at gross root level.
Joint Director Planning Imtiyaz Ahmad, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Sumbal Dr Bashir Ahmad Lone, Assistant Commissioner Development Ab Rashid Dass, Police and other civil officers besides BDC Chairpersons and DDC members were present on the occasion. SDM Sumbal, Dr Bashir Ahmad detailed the steps taken to ensure basic amenities to the public.
Speaking on the occasion, the DDC assured all deputations and individuals that their grievances and demands will be addressed at the earliest. Dr Owais further added that District Administration is ensuring that public outreach programme shall prove fruitful and progressive initiative for future.
DC Bandipora directed to make available two boats at Nesbal for transportation of people till the bridge is complete over the river at the village. He also asked the department of horticulture to provide agricultural tools including irrigation motors to the people of these areas.
A committee under the chairmanship of SDM Bandipora was also constituted to examine the various aspects and issues of road safety like obstacles, reflective paintings etc. Another committee was constituted to check the alleged irregularities in construction and non-completion of SSA building at MS Nowgam. Both the issues were raised by the people during the Block Diwas.
Similar programmes were held under the Chairmanship of ADDC Bandipora Afsar Ali Khan. The camp was attended by PRI members including BDC chairpersons, Sarpanches and panches and a large number of local people from the adjacent villages besides civil society members and prominent citizens of the sub division who raised their issues and demands before the chair.
The ADDC heard the issues and demands of the public patiently and assured for redressal of grievances of public importance.(KNS)