Minister of State for Revenue and Relief, Aijaz Ahmed Khan on Wednesday conducted extensive tour of far-flung areas of Gool block and addressed various public gathering at Chachuwah and Ind in district Ramban.Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that State government has launched various social and developmental schemes for overall development and welfare of remote areas and weaker sections of the society.The Minister announced a Community Hall at Chachuwah and directed the Rural Development Department to submit a DPR in this regard so that work on the project can start at the earliest.He said that UPA government initiated several flagship programmes including, MGNREGA, NRHM, SJSY, SSA, RAMSA, PMGSY for the benefit of rural and far flung residents of the country. He said governments recent initiatives regarding food security and Land Acquisition will also provide necessary succour to the millions of farmers and people belong to weaker sections of the society.
Earlier, people apprised the Minister about their demands including opening of PHC and Higher Secondary School at Chachuwh, new ration cards, roads under PMGSY, new Niabat, block status to the area, upgradation of schools, adequate staff for chools and health centres, electrification of the uncovered areas, poles and transformers, additional JK Bank branches, More Health Centres and Ambulance etc.
Responding to the demands of the people, the Minister said that government is committed to provide health facilities, electricity and road connectivity to all uncovered areas besides assuring that all genuine demands will be fulfilled in a phased manner.Tehsildar Gool, other District and Sectoral officers, Sarpanches, Panches and other prominent citizens of the area attended the function.