Karnah, Oct 20: Member of Parliament (MP), Baramulla, Er Rashid on Sunday began his two-day visit to Karnah and engaged with top army officials and local stakeholders to address pressing issues affecting the region.
During his meeting with civil and army authorities, Er Rashid raised concerns about locals being unable to cultivate land beyond the LoC fencing. He received assurances from authorities that these issues would be resolved promptly.
The MP discussed plans to relocate frisking operations at Sadhnatop to mitigate winter risks, as the area is prone to snow avalanches. During the meeting, Er Rashid emphasised the importance of promoting pilgrimage tourism in Teetwal by urging govt to allow pilgrims from both sides of LoC. He proposed the construction of a cultural heritage museum to preserve the rich history of the area.
Later, the MP visited the remote village of Saidpora Forward, where the people living beyond the LoC fencing shared their daily struggles with him. With deep emotion, they spoke about their dire need for proper roads and most urgently, irrigation water.
Continuing his tour, Er Rashid visited the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) in Tanghdar, where he sanctioned Rs 12 lakh for dialysis facilities and Rs 3 lakh to operationalise the hospital canteen. He raised concerns about the shortage of staff in the hospital and received assurances from the government that the issue would be addressed as soon as possible.
In a review meeting with the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Karnah which was attended by all officers of Karnah Sub Division, Er Rashid assessed departmental performance and pledged support for the Degree College in Tanghdar by facilitating essential power connectivity to ensure the smooth functioning of classes. He urged local authorities to identify suitable land for the construction of five playgrounds, aiming to promote sports and physical activities within the region, thereby fostering a healthy and vibrant community for the youth.
The Member Parliament discussed issues related to roads and buildings besides solid waste management and street lights in Karnah. He enquired about the old age pension scheme and other schemes of the Social Welfare Department. He urged the department to carry out dissemination programmes about the schemes.
