In a continued endeavour to take administration closer to the people, the District Administration Rajouri today organised a Block Diwas at Mandir Gala, Block Budhal Old, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma.
The outreach programme witnessed participation from local residents, who projected various developmental issues and public grievances before the administration. Addressing the gathering, the DC said ensuring basic amenities and quality public services at citizens' doorstep remains the administration's top priority, and assured that all genuine grievances would be addressed in a time-bound manner.
The DC sought on-the-spot feedback from officers concerned on each issue raised and issued directions for early resolution. On pending MGNREGA liabilities, he said old payments would be cleared on priority as per prescribed guidelines.
The Chief Education Officer was directed to examine feasibility of a Government Degree College at Peeri, the Additional Deputy Commissioner Koteranka to identify suitable State land for the institution, the Executive Engineer PDD to constitute a committee to examine complaints of inflated electricity bills and ensure corrective action, and officers concerned to take immediate measures for repair and restoration of dilapidated school buildings.
Recognising the horticultural potential of the area, the Deputy Commissioner encouraged farmers to adopt horticulture as a sustainable livelihood option and to avail benefits of government schemes and technical support to diversify from traditional farming and enhance income.
Officers also conducted an awareness session on the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, briefing participants on the scheme's benefits and available incentives, while officers from various departments sensitised the public on other welfare schemes and initiatives.
Among those present were ADDC Malikzada Sheraz Ul Haq, ADC Rajouri Ravi Kumar Sihag, ADC Koteranka Dil Mir, PO ICDS Harpal Singh, ACD Auqil Nuvaid, ACP Mohd Rafeeq, DDE Mohd Nawaz Choudhary, DSWO Abdul Raheem, DSHO PP Sagotra, CAO Rajesh Verma, besides other district and sectoral officers.