Kupwara, April 16: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Wednesday chaired the weekly Block Diwas programme at Thayan Kalaroos area of district Kupwara to listen to the grievances and developmental issues of the people.
The programme was attended by DDC Member Kalaroos, Mustafa Rahie, District Officers, Block level officers, besides, Government employees and a large number of people were also present during the block diwas. On arrival, DC inspected various stalls installed by different departments including the Agri-allied sector, showcasing progress and achievements of their schemes.
Addressing the block diwas proceedings, Ayushi appealed to the people to come forward to register themselves under various public welfare schemes which will address their different issues. She urged the prominent and senior citizens present there to take lead in availing the Government schemes so that others get encouraged for the same. Referring to Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna, DC said that the scheme aims to resolve the power woes of the consumers to make them self-reliant and appealed to the people to enrol themselves under the scheme to reap the benefits of free electricity. She said the scheme is heavily subsidized by the Government for the benefit of the consumers which reduces the power bill of the consumer to zero. Replying to the issues of water supply, DC said that different habitations of Kalaroos block have been covered under Water Supply Scheme Kalaroos which has benefitted large number of households living in these areas. She said all left out areas will also be covered under the JJM as the Government has extended the Jal Jeevan Mission up to the year 2028. Earlier, DDC Member Kalaroos, senior citizens and youth spoke and put forth their demands and issues of the area pertaining to power, water supply, link roads, etc. After giving patient hearing to the issues raised by the people, DC redressed several issues on the spot and assured them that all their genuine concerns would be addressed in a phased manner with active coordination from relevant departments.
DC visits Deedikoot, lauds innovative farmer
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Wednesday visited Deedikoot village to inspect a Hi-Tech Poly Green House established under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) by progressive farmer Ayaz Ahmad Khan.
Ayaz Ahmad Khan has implemented an integrated farming system on his farm, generating employment for five local youth and providing a seedling nursery to the community. His innovative efforts yield an income of Rs. 5–6 lakh per season.
DC appreciated the farmer’s entrepreneurial spirit and urged other farmers to adopt modern techniques and leverage government schemes like HADP to boost agricultural productivity and income.
