District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda, Vikas Sharma conducted extensive tour to Bijarni area including Sazan and Lal Draman and listened to the issues of the locals and elected representatives, besides taking stock of the ongoing work on road leading to the area .The DDC directed the R&B to fast track the work on its stretch of around 9 KM by mobilising the contractor and men and machinery to complete it by the end of this year’s working season. He asked to rigorously follow up the forest clearance with the concerned authorities. With regard to Bijarni road, the DDC asked the PMGSY department to complete the left out stretch surveyed by the Defence agency in the past.Meanwhile, the DDC also visited the picturesque Lal Draman area to take the first hand appraisal of the availability of basic amenities which include availability of water, network facility and accommodation.The DDC, after thorough inspection, assured the locals that provision of water supply to the destination will be taken up on priority basis with the concerned department. He asked the RDD Officials to ensure the desilting of the pond which is located in the middle of the sprawling meadows with immediate effect.The locals projected several demands and sought adequate staff in health institutions, better mobile network connectivity, besides other issues. The DDC paid patient hearing and assured time bound disposal of their grievances in coordination with the concerned authorities.Among others Tehsildar Bhagwah Daljit Parihar, Ex En PWD Er Ayub Wani, besides other officials and prominent citizens including public representatives accompanied the DDC.