The District Administration Rajouri today organised a Block Diwas programme at Panchayat Dassal to bring administration to the doorsteps of the people and ensure time-bound redressal of their grievances. The event was presided over by District Development Commissioner Abhishek Sharma.
A large number of people from adjoining panchayats participated in the programme and raised demands, seeking construction of bunkers, completion of PMGSY roads, development of a playground, forest clearance for the road to Shiv Guffa Dassal, wool shearing facility, PM Kisan registration and implementation of the Forest Rights Act.
The District Development Commissioner gave a patient hearing to the public and redressed several issues on the spot. He assured the people that the district administration will always stand with the residents of border areas and work for their holistic development.
DDC Rajouri directed the officers to ensure regular monitoring of developmental works and to invite successful local entrepreneurs to Block Diwas programmes for experience sharing and inspiring the local youth. He also stressed on close coordination among departments for better public service delivery.
The DC highlighted the vast scope of the Jammu and Kashmir Community Infrastructure Project (JKCIP). He further informed the public about the Jeevan Pramaan certificate, which can be generated online for seeking pension benefits.
He also directed the Assistant Labour Commissioner to enhance awareness on Schemes of the labour department. Awareness regarding various schemes of departments including Social Welfare, Agriculture, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Health and Rural Development was also disseminated by the concerned officers in Pahari and Gojri languages to ensure that the information reaches the public effectively.
Speaking on the occasion, Additional District Development Commissioner Malikzada Sheraz ul Haq assured that all grievances raised will be addressed in a time-bound manner. Among others present were PO ICDS Harpal Singh; CPO Maqsood Ahmed; Deputy Director Employment Mohd Nawaz; ACD Auqil Naveed; DSWO Abdul Raheem; Ex En PWD Aftab Anwar; Ex En PMGSY, Ex En PDD DD Abdul Rasheed; DFO Naveed Mughal and other district and block-level officers.