Back to Village-2 at Poonch: Activities commence across 80 Panchayats

5 Dariya News

Poonch 29-Nov-2019

The Second phase of Back to Village program (B2V2) entered into its last with the start of series of activities across 80 Panchayats of this border district.The Visiting Officers from within and outside the district reached their designated Panchayats where they held wide ranging activities.At Panchayat Darra Dullian, Joint Financial Commissioner Rajinder Singh Tara held meeting with local people in presence of DDC Rahul Yadav. During the meeting different issues of the Panchayat were projected including completion of a pending road, improved water supply and poles for Electricity.The meeting was also informed about initiatives and works done post Back to Village Program- phase 1. It was informed that a  group of 35 women of the Panchayat was imparted cutting tailoring training and later loan was also provided to 5 of them under PMEGP.Addressing the locals, the DDC impressed upon the people to avail benefits of various employment generation schemes such as Backyard Poultry, Dairy, Sheep Husbandry and others to increase their income.At Panchayat Chajala Upper, the DDC Poonch listened to the issues and problems of the locals. The People informed the DDC about issues related to road, power and water supply. They demanded upgradation of school and adequate teaching staff   and Anganwari centers in uncovered areas.The DDC Poonch assured the residents that all their issues will be projected to the government. He also made them aware   about the importance and benefits of Back to Village programme. He said that program like these have great impact as they report grassroot issues of the people of rural area at first hand.In Panchayat Mangar Lower visiting officer AEO Kanwar Pal Singh noted the issues and inspected the work done in the area.