The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today chaired an introductory meeting with the newly elected members of District Development Councils (DDCs).The meeting was attended by DDC Chairperson Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq, DDC Vice Chairperson and all DDC members.At the outset of the meeting, the DC congratulated all the DDC members and assured them full cooperation from district administration within the ambit of rules in mitigating the issues of people and taking development activities to new heights in the district.The DC said that all district and sectoral officers are already instructed to ensure their support to the PRIs who are well aware about the developmental needs and issues of their areas.On the occasion DC highlighted the role of DDCs, in proper implementation of welfare schemes and creating awareness among masses with regard to 3-tier of self-governance for implementation of various flagship programs in the district.The DDCs also shared their valuable suggestions with regard to development and quality disposal of grievances of the people and assured their full support to district administration in implementation of various beneficiary oriented schemes.The DC reiterated that the district administration is committed to ensure equitable development of all panchayats of the district and in this regard sought their cooperation.Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba, ASP Ganderbal, ACR, SDM Kangan, ACD, CPO, SEs, Executive Engineers and other district and sectoral officers and officials were present on the occasion.