The district administration Doda today organized a Block Diwas-cum-Public Outreach Programme at Government Higher Secondary School Malanoo in Block Kahara to provide a platform for the public to directly interact with the district administration and raise issues concerning development and public welfare.
District Development Commissioner (DDC) Doda Krishan Lal presided over the programme, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from locals, representatives, former Sarpanches, social activists and officers from various departments. During the interaction, the public projected a wide range of demands and grievances requiring the attention of the district administration.
The issues highlighted included improvement of mobile network connectivity, augmentation of drinking water facilities, enhancement of the quality of school education, replacement of wooden electricity poles, filling of staff shortages in educational institutions, establishment of an Education Zone for Kahara Block and the opening of a Government Degree College at Malanoo.
The participants also sought better road connectivity to Bani, Trankhal, Draman, Jai, Tatna, religious institutions and tourist destinations. They demanded early forest clearance for the PMGSY Kahara–Tatna road, construction of the Journan Bridge, repair of potholes and resolution of compensation issues related to road projects.
Health and civic issues raised during the programme included strengthening of the Trauma Hospital at Kahara, filling of staff vacancies at PHC Malanoo, provision of ambulance services, enhancement of Fire and Emergency Services, compensation for flood-affected families, issues related to Jal Jeevan Mission, irrigation works, verification of AAY ration cards, PMAY-Gramin beneficiary issues, transport facilities for school children, establishment of a Naib Tehsildar office at Halaran, construction of bus stand, public toilets, improvement of the drainage system at Kahara, Gas Agency at Malanoo and construction of an NTPC office building at Kahara.
The DDC gave a patient hearing to all the grievances and directed the concerned departments to examine each issue on priority. Officers were instructed to resolve matters falling within their jurisdiction in a time-bound manner while issues requiring intervention at higher levels would be taken up with the appropriate authorities.
The DDC also informed the gathering that a separate review meeting would be convened with the concerned departments to assess the grievances projected during the Block Diwas and ensure their prompt redressal through a coordinated approach.
Emphasizing responsive and transparent governance, the DDC reiterated the district administration's commitment to ensuring equitable development and effective implementation of government schemes across the district. He directed all departments to maintain close coordination and expedite developmental works to improve public service delivery in the remote areas of Kahara Block.
On the occasion, various government departments set up awareness stalls to disseminate information about flagship welfare schemes and public services. The Health Department also organized a medical camp, where healthcare services and consultations were provided to the locals.
The DDC was accompanied by the Chief Planning Officer (CPO), Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Assistant Commissioner Panchayat (ACP), District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, (CAHO), District Sheep Husbandry Officer (DSHO) and officers from the concerned departments.