LG reviews winter preparedness

Pulwama, Oct 20: Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha Thursday directed the concerned officials to make adequate arrangements for uninterrupted supply of power, water and essential items.
He said this while chairing the Pulwama development review meeting during his visit to the district.
During his visit to the district, the LG inaugurated and laid foundation stones of several infrastructure projects worth Rs 61 crores, during his visit to Pulwama District.
The LG sought a brief about the preparations being made in view of the ensuing winter season, regarding the damage and repairs of distribution transformers; buffer stock arrangements, peak demand & supply, provisions for replacing damaged transformers within given timelines of 12 hours in urban and 24 to 48 hours in rural areas.
“People should not face any problem during winters. Make adequate arrangements for uninterrupted supply of power, water & essential items,” the Lt Governor told the officers.
During the meeting, the Lt Governor stressed on the development of infrastructure, industries, agriculture, enhancing mobility, saturation of social welfare schemes and improving the ease of living.