District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir today convened a Public Darbar cum Grievance Redressal Camp at Tangdhar to get the first-hand appraisal of public grievances in far off places of the district and to redress them in a time-bound manner. The Darbar witnessed overwhelming participation of people from the area.Sub Divisional Magistrate Karnah, Tehsildar Karnah, Exen PWD, BMO Tangdhar, BDO, prominent citizens besides local public participated in the grievance redressal camp.Local residents apprised district administration of issues pertaining to PMGSY and R&B Roads, lack of adequate human resources in health and Education departments, adequate supply and availability of ration at CAPD Stores etc. They put forth several demands including improvements in the condition of roads, ensuring attendance and regular check on absenteeism in educational institutions and upgradation of schools, improved facilities in Primary Health Centres.
Meanwhile, the DDC offered a patient hearing to the grievances and issues raised and directed the concerned to take immediate measures for their redressal.While addressing the public on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner urged the officers to address the issues at grass root level and put dedicated efforts towards resolving local issues of public importance.Later DDC inspected various schools and works of R & B and RDD.He also visited flash flood-affected families of Teetwal and assured them of full rehabilitation. He also inspected the construction site of helipad and Degree College Karnah.The DDC said that government has launched various schemes and programmes for the people of border areas and they should come forward and avail benefits.