Assures time-bound redressal of public grievances
JK News Today
UDHAMPUR, MAY 06: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa, today presided over a public outreach-cum-grievance redressal camp at Community Facilitation Centre Chenani.
The programme witnessed the presence of IAS Probationer Shagun Singh, Sub Divisional Magistrate Dr. Ranjeet Singh Kotwal, district and sectoral officers, former PRI members and a large number of people from adjoining panchayats.
During the interaction, former PRI members including locals highlighted several demands, seeking renovation of the PMGSY road from Nagulta to Razar and other link roads, development of parking facilities, maintenance of Mall road Kud, issuance of separate ration cards, addressing the problem of drinking water shortage and speedy completion of JJM schemes.
Other concerns raised included shortage of staff in government schools and health institutions, requirement of an ambulance at Sarar, construction of a flyover, spreading awareness about commercial floriculture, operationalization of the International Yoga Centre at Mantalai, installation of a mobile tower in Bupp area, land compensation under PMGSY and skill development opportunities for youth under Mission YUVA.
Responding to the demands, the Deputy Commissioner issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned departments to initiate measures to address the problems projected by the people. He assured that all genuine demands would be addressed on priority.
Highlighting the importance of public awareness, he sensitized the public to the upcoming Census 2027 and urged their active participation in the enumeration process. He also highlighted flagship schemes, including Mission YUVA, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, HADP and the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, emphasizing their role in boosting livelihoods and socio-economic development.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the progress of work on the local Government Degree College building.
