Baramulla, March 03: To mark the celebration of Block Divas in District Baramulla, Deputy Commissioner Bupinder Kumar today paid visit to Uri where he chaired a public grievance camp and listened various issues and demands meant for the overall welfare and development of the area.
At the outset, SDM Uri Reyaz Ahmad Malik presented the valedictory address wherein he welcomed Bupinder Kumar for assuming the charge as Deputy Commissioner Baramulla. He also presented a brief profile of Uri region and gave an appraisal of progress cum performance achieved in various sectors in the area.
On the occasion, the PRIs and other prominent stakeholders highlighted their grievances viz availability of potable drinking water, uninterrupted power supply, road connectivity and other matters of vital public significance.
The DC gave a patient hearing and assured that all their issues and demands shall be taken with the concerned authorities for their timely redressel. He also highlighted the objective of celebrating Block Divas and said that the programme aims to listen public demands and issues at the people’s doorsteps.
DC also urged upon the people to cooperate with the administration in carrying out the COVID-19 vaccination programme smoothly and successfully and follow all the requisite guidelines that shall be issued by the authorities. He emphasized upon the people to come forward and reap the benefits of various welfare schemes especially the recently launched PM- Ayushman Bharat (SEHAT) Scheme. DC further added that every possible step shall be taken for the holistic development of border areas.
Bupinder Kumar also said that administration is keen to streamline public service delivery and added that various developmental works are being identified and subsequently approved for their execution.
Meanwhile, the DC issued on-spot directions to various concerned officers with regard to the redressel of some issues and demands for which the people expressed gratitude of the administration. He impressed upon the concerned departments to pay due respect and fully cooperate with the PRIs as they are the important stakeholders of our society.
DDC Member Boniyar, BDC chairpersons of Uri and Parenpilla blocks, officers from RDD,Jal Shakti, PDD, PMGSY, NHPC, R&B among other concerned departments were present on the occasion.
