Srinagar, Dec 09: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo on Monday said that Omar Adbullah-led government is committed to ensuring that the people’s concerns and issues are not only heard but acted upon.
“Our government is people-centric and we are determined to fulfill their aspirations,” she said during a review meeting-cum-public grievance redressal camp for Zadibal Constituency at Nalbal, Nowshara here. “Our government remains accessible and responsive to the needs of people and our priority is to bring governance to the doorsteps of common masses.”
The review meeting-cum-public grievance redressal camp was held in the backdrop of the Omar-led government’s effort to engage directly with the public and address their concerns. The camp witnessed a significant turnout from local residents of Zadibal Constituency who took this opportunity to voice their issues and concerns and seek prompt resolutions.
MLA, Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq; Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat; Director Health Services Kashmir, Director Social Welfare, Kashmir, Vice Chairman LCMA, Director Archives and Archaeology, Joint Director School Education Kashmir, Joint Commissioner SMC, Superintending Engineers of various wings, sectoral officers of different line departments and other concerned officers were also present during the review meeting-cum-public grievance redressal camp.
The camp saw a diverse group of individuals, from elderly citizens and youth to women and local businesses, each seeking redressal of their concerns and grievances. The issues mainly ranged from the need for improved health care facilities, issues of electricity and water supply, concerns regarding the timely implementation of government welfare schemes as well as other developmental issues.
During the camp, the minister listened to each delegation and individual, assuring them that immediate action will be taken for prompt redressal of genuine grievances and issues. She assured the locals that their issues and grievances will be redressed on priority.
Addressing the gathering, Itoo emphasized the importance of maintaining a transparent and accountable system where citizens are heard and their grievances are addressed in a timely manner. “Our government is people’s government and we are firm to resolve every issue and grievance concerning the well-being of our citizens,” she said.
Sakeena called upon the officers to deal with issues raised during the camp of their respective departments effectively and make due efforts for timely redressal of the same. She directed the district administration to consult the local representatives beforehand for any developmental plan of the area as it is vital for effective execution as well as implementation of the plan.
The minister delved upon the officers for the deployment of adequate staff in the concerned PHC so that the people receive due medical treatment. She asked the Director Health to look out for the feasibility of mobile medical facility in the areas as per the need.
Itoo directed the officers to take valuable feedback from this camp as it will help to understand the problems faced by our community and make efforts to bring tangible improvements for the same.
On the occasion, MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq addressed the gathering and brought several issues concerning the Zadibal Constituency before the notice of the minister.
