Kalakote, Nov 19: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, who is on a week-long tour of the Pir Panjal region, received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the residents of Kalakote on Tuesday.
The minister’s visit was preceded by a meeting with officers at Sunderbani earlier in the day. At the Dak Bungalow in Kalakote, the minister held a public darbar to directly engage with the people and address their concerns. The gathering saw residents raising issues primarily related to the Jal Shakti Department, implementation of the Forest Rights Act, and demands for improved road connectivity in certain areas.
Expressing gratitude for the grand reception, Minister Rana reassured the public of the government’s unwavering commitment to resolving their grievances. “All issues, including those pertaining to the Jal Shakti Department and the Forest Rights Act, would be addressed in a phased and systematic manner,” he said.
“Our government is committed to serving the people. We are focused on delivering services at the doorstep to ensure ease and accessibility for the public,” he said.
During the darbar, the minister issued specific directions to ensure swift action on critical issues: Rana also distributed plants to the public during his visit, encouraging the community to actively participate in afforestation efforts.
