In view of the holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today visited Markazi Imambara in Dab, Wakura to take spot inspection of facilities being extended to the locals and take review of issues for their timely redressal.
The DC held an extensive interaction with the local residents to take feedback on civic amenities, assess requirements and address issues of public importance in the area. On the occasion, Imam Sahib and members of the local community appreciated the efforts of the District Administration in improving public facilities and highlighted a few issues requiring immediate attention.
They highlighted issues pertaining to installation of street lights in the area to improve public convenience and safety, adequate availability of essential medicines, smooth drinking water and electricity supply, filling of potholes on link roads and PMGSY roads in the area, adequate supply of cooking gas among others.
Giving patient hearing to the issues, the DC directed the concerned officers to identify suitable locations and ensure installation of street lights as per feasibility. He instructed the concerned Block Medical Officer to ensure sufficient stock of medicines are maintained and made available as per requirements.
On issues pertaining to drinking water and electricity supply, the DC directed the concerned officers of PHE and PDD to examine the matter on priority and ensure provision of the required services. Similarly, Rural Development Department was directed to take necessary measures to improve cleanliness and undertake desilting of drains wherever required.
Regarding the condition of link roads and PMGSY roads in the area, the DC directed the concerned officers to visit the sites and ensure immediate filling of potholes and execution of necessary repair works for smooth public movement.
Food and Civil Supplies department was directed to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential commodities to the residents, while Forest department was directed to make arrangements for providing the adequate quantity of firewood as per requirement. To strengthen emergency response mechanisms, it was informed that fire service facilities shall be made available during the processions to cater to the area in case of any exigency.
The DC assured the public that all genuine demands would be addressed in a phased manner and reiterated the commitment of the District Administration towards ensuring improved civic amenities and accelerating developmental activities. Officers of district administration and line departments, besides local representatives and prominent members of the area were present on the occasion.