Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Gani Kohli said that the Government is committed to provide all basic amenities to the people, especially living in far-flung and remote areas.He said in this regard liberal funding is being provided by the Centre Government for improving the socio-economic condition of the weaker sections of the society of the State.The Minister was speaking at a Public grievance redress camp here at Katwari Badoog Chowdhary Nar, in Kalakote area of Rajouri. The camp were attended by a large number of people of the area.The Minister said that several flagship programmes have been launched by the State and Centre Governments in the State but need is to ensure their proper implementation on the ground.He said administration has been directed to meet the fixed targets in a time bound manner and utilize the earmarked funds for current fiscal in full and judiciously
Referring to the development of Kalakot Constituency, the Minister said work on various developmental projects including micro and macro are in full swing.“The completion of these projects is definitely going to change socio-economic condition of the people of the area “he added.On the occasion, the people put forth their demands which included construction of lanes, drains, culverts, protection bunds, early disposal/ sanctioning of IAY cases and up-gradation of health and educational institutes. The Minister gave a patient hearing and assured them that their genuine demands will be looked into.In some cases, the Minister gave on the spot directions to the concerned for immediate redressal of matters of urgent nature.Later, the Minister attended a function at Press Club Rajouri where he also highlighted the achievements registered by the present Government during the last three years. He said efforts are afoot to make the State of Jammu and Kashmir a model state of the Country.