As part of the Government’s ongoing public outreach and grievance redressal initiative, a Block Diwas programme was today held near Shiv Mandir, Jamola in Block Budhal Old to address public issues and ensure effective service delivery at the grassroots level.
The event was presided over by District Development Commissioner (DDC), Abhishek Sharma along with DDC Member Budhal Old, Shazia Choudhary. During the programme, a large number of people from adjoining panchayats participated and demanded blacktopping of the Rajouri–Bakori road via Jamola, construction of a bridge at Beda Khetar, boundary wall for Shiv Mandir, upgradation of local schools, augmentation of electricity and water supply.
The public also highlighted shortage of doctors in local health institutions and demanded rationalization of teachers in schools. After patiently listening to the public grievances, the DDC issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned officers for their early redressal.
He directed the Education Department to rationalize staff in schools, while instructing the Power Development Department to ensure the installation of transformers within a week. The Jal Shakti Department was asked to ensure speedy execution of ongoing Jal Jeevan Mission works to ensure adequate water supply.
He also emphasised the need for organising awareness camps by different departments in cluster villages to spread information about the government schemes. The PWD authorities were directed to adhere to quality standards while executing the works.
The public was encouraged to register complaints through the JK Samadhan portal if they face any issue. The DDC further urged the public to avail benefits under flagship initiatives such as Mission YUVA and JKCIP (Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project).
The DDC appealed to civil society members to contribute towards making the panchayats drug-free and TB-free. DDC Member Shazia Choudhary appreciated the efforts of the District Administration and requested the DDC to address all pending issues of the area at the earliest.
On the occasion, the officers from Social Welfare, Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary, Health, RDD, PDD, PHE and Banking institutions conducted awareness activities to educate the public about welfare schemes and services available to them.
Among others present were included ADDC Malikzada Sheraz ul Haq; PO ICDS, Harpal Singh; Deputy Director Employment, Mohammad Nawaz; ACD Auqil Naveed; DSWO Abdul Raheem; CMO, Dr. Manohar Lal Rana, Executive Engineers of PWD, PMGSY, PDD, PHE and other district and block level officers.