Ganderbal, 26 Feb:(CNI) Commissioner Secretary, Hospitality & protocol, Dr. Rashmi Singh today chaired a Public Darbar here at Manasbal Park Ganderbal as part of the government’s ambitious public outreach cum grievances redressal program.
The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Shyambir; SSP, Sandeep Gupta; Additional District Development Commissioner, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani; CEO SDA, CEO WMDA, ACR, CPO, DDC Member Safapora, DDC member Wakura and other district officers.
The public darbar witnessed overwhelming response from the public and various delegations, comprising social workers, Civil Society members and community representatives, presented a memorandum encompassing a broad spectrum of developmental and infrastructural issues within their respective areas. Senior officers of civil administration recorded the public grievances and demands so that remedial measures are initiated accordingly.
Civil society Safapora highlighted concerns such as the need for a new building for Government Middle School Safapora, the upgradation of PHC Safapora, a youth hostel, and a Cold Store.
Social activists emphasized issues related to Lar Canal, additional ration store at New Colony Gulabagh, unscheduled power cuts, avenues for self-employment, and land allotment for Industries at Kohistan Colony Safapora.
Meanwhile, civil society Tullamulla apprised her developmental activities registered in the area which include development and face lifting of Kheer Bawani temple, roads, CUK and others.
They demanded Fire and Emergency Services in the area.
On the occasion DDC member Safapora apprised the Commissioner Secretary about various development initiatives in block Safapora since the implementation of 3-tire Panchayat system in the UT.
He also demanded rehabilitation of Stone quarry workers Safapora, bust service from Sumbal to Baltmaloo and sort her intervention for timely resolution of the genuine issues raised by various delegations.
In response to the grievances and demands, Deputy Commissioner Shyambir assured the Commissioner Secretary that the raised issues would be given priority after consultation with concerned departments.
Regarding unscheduled power cuts, the DC informed that technical snags in the mainline were the cause, and the issue would be resolved in the coming days.
Dr. Rashmi Singh appreciated the District administration for its endeavors and registering saturation under various public welfare schemes. She appreciated the initiatives of various departments like NRLM, Fisheries department, Sheep and Animal Husbandry, Health, etc. and lauded the success stories shared by various beneficiaries especially youth who remain committed to their local art.
While interacting with the locals, the Commissioner Secretary thanked them for giving constructive suggestions and urged them to spread awareness about the District Administration’s initiatives and beneficiary oriented schemes ensuring more people benefit from such schemes.
Dr, Rashmi Singh emphasized the significance of such public darbars, stating that they serve as a vital platform to understand grassroots-level issues and to ensure immediate relief to the people where ever possible.
She urged stakeholder departments to check the feasibility of the demands raised and shall be incorporated in development plan under norms.
On the occasion, various departments had installed stalls to showcase their products and schemes offered.
The Commissioner Secretary took the round of the stalls and enquired about the services and schemes offered by them. She keenly observed the local products especially of the Women Entrepreneurs of SHGs.
Meanwhile, District Legal Services Authority raised awareness about Domestic Violence. Assistant LADC provided information about the effective protection of women’s rights guaranteed under the constitution, especially for those facing violence within the family.(CNI)
