As part of weekly Block Diwas, the District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal today chaired a public grievances redressal camp, here at Nowshera.
Among the others present during the event were ADDC, Pawan Kumar; President MC Nowshera, Narinder Kumar; BDC Nowshera, Bodh Raj; DFO Nowshera, Neelima; ADC Nowshera, Kartar Singh; PO ICDS, Shoket Mehmood Malik; CPO, Mohammad Khurshid and other district and sectoral officers.
At the outset, the public and their representatives projected scores of issues and demands of their areas seeking macadamization of roads, better health services etc.
Specific issues highlighted during the event were early completion of PHC at Panchayat Bhawani-B, improving internet connectivity in border areas, inclusion of eligible beneficiaries under PMAY-G, scarcity of water, sanctioning of a veterinary centre at Panchayat Hanjana etc.
Other issues projected included sanctioning of a JK Bank Branch at Kalsian, construction of additional border bunkers at Panchayat Bhawani-A, additional transformers, renovation of GMS Chowki building, fixation of milk rates, meeting of shortage of staff at HSS Nowshera and renovation of internal roads in the town.
DDC urged the unemployed youth to avail the benefits under different self employment schemes.
While highlighting varied online services of different departments, he said that the government has launched various online services to ease the public delivery system and urged the public to avail themselves of the benefits of the same.
While replying to the issue of scarcity of water, he said that 14 Jal Jeevan Mission schemes worth Rs 110 crore have been sanctioned for block and all households of the district shall be covered under tapped water connection with the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission.
Some more issues were sanctioning of additional Anganwadi centres, up-gradation of GHS Sair Makri, erection of mobile tower at Sair Makri, Girls hostel to be constructed at GDC Nowshera; work on JJM Projects to be expedited, repair and renovation of roads, augmentation of health infrastructure etc.
The Officers of different departments also highlighted a number of schemes being implemented in the district and motivated the public to avail the benefits of the same. They also responded to the queries raised by the public during the event.
The ADDC, Pawan Kumar Parihar, while speaking on the occasion, said that scores of initiatives are being taken by the District Administration for the overall development of the district and people’s cooperation is imperative in this regard.