In a bid to address the concerns and grievances of residents of Doda district, Principal Secretary, Power Development Department (PDD), H Rajesh Prasad, who is also Administrative/ Mentor Secretary for Doda, held a public outreach camp at DC office complex, here.
The camp was conducted with an aim to enable direct engagement between government officials and the local community.
The camp provided an opportunity for the residents of Doda to voice their issues and seek redressal directly from the concerned authorities.
Various deputations who met the visiting officer included DDC Chairman and other DDC Councillors, BDC Chairpersons, Bar Association Doda, Doda Chamber of Commerce & Industries, Chenab Rescuers Doda, Chenab Citizens Forum, Contractors Association, and Hotels Association of Bhaderwah.
During the camp, heads of various government departments including Revenue, Police, Power, Health, Education, Public Works, Agriculture and allied departments, were present to address the concerns specific to their respective sectors.
Prominent people present during the program were DDC Chairman Doda, Dhananter Singh Kotwal, DDC Vice Chairperson Sangeeta Rani, District Development Commissioner, Vishesh Mahajan, SSP Doda, Abdul Qayoom, ADDC Doda Pran Singh, ADC Doda Dr Ravi Kumar Bharti, SEs of PWD, PDD, Hydraulics, PMGSY, and other district officers.
Notably, the most prominent issues revolved around power supply and its infrastructure, promotion of Tourism, JalJeevan Mission and other related issues.
Principal Secretary assured the public representatives that their genuine concerns would be addressed in a phased manner.
Regarding power supply issues during winter, Principal Secretary explained that due to reduced water levels in rivers and other bodies, power generation decreases, leading to electricity purchase from other states to meet the demand. He encouraged use of government’s solar light program and emphasized the importance of Pradhan Mantri Kusum Yojana, which provides 90% subsidy for solar pumps for farmers. He also instructed the officers for ensuring completion ongoing NABARD projects.
Principal Secretary assured that all concerns and grievances raised during the meeting would be conveyed to the relevant department for resolution.
The public outreach camp was a part of the government’s ongoing efforts to connect with the people at the grassroots level and ensure efficient delivery of public services.
Principal Secretary expressed his commitment towards resolving the issues faced by the residents of Doda and impressed upon government officials to remain accessible to the public and responsive to their needs of the people.
The locals expressed gratitude to LG and Principal Secretary for organizing the camp and providing a platform for their voices to be heard. They appreciated the proactive approach of the government in reaching out to the community and finding solutions to their problems.
H Rajesh Prasad reaffirmed government’s commitment towards development and welfare of the people of Doda. He assured them that their concerns would be thoroughly examined, and appropriate action would be taken up to address them effectively.
Later, Principal Secretary flagged off Amrit Kalash Yatra for Jammu, before it’s further journey to National Capital Delhi, where the holy soil of the district shall become a part of Amrit Vatika. He also distributed motorized tricycles among the specially abled persons besides giving away sanctioned letters of land allotment for PMAY houses to the identified deserving beneficiaries.
No: PR/DI/23/1550/
Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Department of Information
Thursday, October 26, 2023
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SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 26: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today convened a meeting of Deputy Commissioners and HoDs to frame the plan to organise mega colorful activities to highlight the transition, transformation, development and achievements of last four years of UT of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion celebration of UT Foundation Day/ Ekta Diwas.
The activities shall showcase the hue of transformation of Kashmir Division through art exhibitions, paintings, debates, Run for Unity, selfies with developed projects, heritage sites besides the achievements by individual departments.
The Divisional Commissioner on the occasion directed Director Colleges and Director Schools to ensure uploading of selfies by students and staff on the portal and sites.
To mark the Foundation Day, Director College will organize a mega event at Amar Singh College while Director School Education will organize a grand function at SP Higher Secondary School, Srinagar.
Both Directors revealed that Painting Competitions, Quiz Sessions, lectures besides cultural parades and programme shall be organized during the event.
While finalizing the route for “Run for Unity”, Div Com directed the Secretary Sports Council to ensure participants do not face any hardship.
Besides, Div Com also directed for installation of stalls to showcase the products of artisans and Self Help Groups of NRLM at Kashmir Haat.
He also instructed for open exhibitions of art and paints at Zero Bridge, so that people at large may also participate.
He was appointed for conducting plantation drives by all the departments involving officers, public representatives, students, and the general public.
While addressing the meeting, Div Com emphasized on DCs to upload the selfies of PRI representatives with the developmental works completed during the last four years.
He asked them to organise charity camps, blood donation camps and other campaigns like Swachta Hi Sewa Hai and Nasha Mukhat Bharat programmes.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Secretary Tourism, Syed Abid Rashid; Deputy Commissioners, Secretary Sports Council; Directors of Health Services Kashmir, Colleges, School Education, H&H, RDD, Horticulture, Agriculture, SP Headquarter Srinagar and officers of AACL, Youth Services & Sports.
