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KULGAM: Under the Public Outreach Initiative aimed at taking governance to the doorsteps of the people, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today visited Frisal and presided over a Public Outreach Programme to hear the grievances and developmental demands of the local population.
During the programme, residents of Frisal and adjoining areas projected several public issues and developmental demands. These included upgradation of the Primary Health Centre (PHC), proper solid waste management, repair and restoration of street lights in the market, establishment of Fire & Emergency Services Station, desiltation of Lakti Kul, construction of a footbridge over Badi Kul to facilitate farmers' access to their agricultural land, strengthening of flood protection bunds, construction and macadamization of link roads, enhancement of PHH/BPL ration quota, ensuring adequate and uninterrupted irrigation water through canals, provision of filtered drinking water, and deployment of doctors at Kujjar Hospital and other developmental requirements of the area.
During the interaction, officers of the concerned departments also briefed the gathering on the issues raised and informed them about the measures being taken for their resolution. The Deputy Commissioner patiently listened to all the grievances and demands and assured the public that every genuine issue would be examined and taken up with the concerned departments for timely redressal.
He directed the officers to address issues falling within their jurisdiction on priority and ensure prompt follow-up and effective implementation of decisions. Emphasizing the importance of sanitation, the Deputy Commissioner instructed the concerned authorities to ensure proper collection and scientific disposal of solid waste.
He addded that the Public Outreach Initiative is aimed at strengthening people-centric governance by promoting direct interaction with citizens, ensuring transparency, accountability and the timely delivery of public services.
The programme was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Viqar Ahmed Giri, JDP, ACD and other district and sectoral officers and a large number of local residents. Later, the DC inaugurated a volleyball tournament at Badroo held under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
