Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. KISHTWAR: To take administration to the doorsteps of the people, District Development Commissioner (DC) Rajesh Kumar Shavan today convened a public outreach camp at Drabshalla.
The event attracted a large participation of people from Drabshalla, Kuntwara, Saroor and surrounding areas providing them an opportunity to put forth and seek on the spot redressal of their demands and grievances. Stalls showcasing beneficiary and developmental schemes offered by different departments were put up on the occasion. A wide range of grievances were projected by the public which were mainly related to the Jal Shakti Department, Roads & Buildings (R&B), Education, Power Development Department (PDD), Agriculture and others.
The Project affected families from the far-flung Kuntwara region raised the demand for permanent rehabilitation and basic amenities including washrooms in the main market area. The demand for improved infrastructure, including the construction of road to Chamoti, and providing employment opportunities to local youth in HEP were also raised by DDC Member, Drabshalla-A Ashok Parihar.
Seeking provision of infrastructure for promotion of sports, the people demanded establishment of a shooting court, volleyball ground, cricket ground, and an indoor sports stadium in the area. They further demanded a fire brigade station and the promotion of tourism with the up-gradation of Bimal Nag and the organization of a snow festival at the site.
Highlighting the demands of his area, DDC member Drabshalla-B Hans Raj emphasized the need for improved infrastructure and services. Responding to the demands raised by the public, the PDD functionaries clarified different concerns related to power supply, while those from PMGSY provided details on the ongoing and upcoming road projects.
The Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Department offered a comprehensive update on the progress of water schemes in the district, and assured the public of continued efforts to resolve water shortage issues. Responding to the grievances and demands raised at the camp, the District Development Commissioner informed the attendees about the 24x7 grievances redressal Cell established by the district administration to address the public concerns within 2-3 days.
The DC provided updates on the ongoing and upcoming development projects. He assured that the rehabilitation process at Kandini is set to begin soon strictly according to the RR Plan. āConstruction of roads, washrooms, and multi-parking facilities are being actively considered, Work on Joshana Road and Harijan Basti Road will begin in the next 3-4 days", informed the Officer.
The District Development Commissioner stated that the constitution of Village Monitoring Committees (VMCs) in the district will play a direct role in developmental activities, serving as the eyes, ears, and arms of the administration.
While emphasizing the importance of water conservation and the rejuvenation of natural water bodies like springs and bowlis,the DDC urged the Pani Samiti Committees to work closely with the Jal Shakti Department to resolve water-related issues.
The demand for special bus services for students in Thatri and Salana areas, the formulation of DPRs for projected PMGSY roads and environmental issues were carefully listened to by the DC with assurance of a prompt action.
