‘Ensure hassle free essential services, supplies to people’

Srinagar, Feb 20: In wake of snowfall, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat Tuesday evening undertook a tour of various City areas to oversee the functioning of essential services and supplies.

The DC also inspected the snow-clearance operations and take first hand appraisal about availability of essentials in the markets. He directed for ensuring hassle free essential service and supplies to people.

During the visit, the DC visited JLNM Hospital, Rainawari to inspect patient care facilities available at the Hospital. DC asked the Medical Superintendent JLNM to ensure all healthcare facilities to the patients and take appropriate measures to ensure patient care services are not affected at all.

He also directed the other line Departments to make sure periodical snow clearance around the hospital to ensure smooth movement of ambulances and other vehicles carrying patients.

Similarly, the DC visited Power Grid Station Bemina to take firsthand appraisal about the present status of the power supply. The DC inspected MED Control Room Shalteng to take stock of the available men and machinery kept ready for snow clearance in the District and tackle any sitution evolved due to snowfall. Enroute to his visit, the DC visited several areas of the City and took stock of the ongoing snow clearance operations.

The DC also emphasised on ensuring availability of all essential commodities in the markets of the District, besides availability of medicines and medical equipments si that patients do not face any difficulty.