Public outreach programme convened at Manasbal

Ganderbal, Feb 26: Commissioner Secretary, Hospitality & Protocol, Dr. Rashmi Singh, today convened a public darbar here at Manasbal as part of government’s ambitious public outreach cum grievances redressal programme.

The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Shyambir; SSP, Sandeep Gupta, Additional District Development Commissioner, Mushtaq Ahmad Simnani, CEO SDA, CEO WMDA, ACR, CPO, DDC member Safapora, DDC member Wakura and other district officers.

The programme witnessed overwhelming response from the public and delegations comprising social workers, PRI and community representatives, who presented a memorandum encompassing a broad spectrum of developmental and infrastructural issues concerning their respective areas. Senior officers of civil administration recorded the public grievances and demands so that remedial measures are initiated accordingly.

The people from Safapora highlighted their concerns including construction of a new building for Government Middle School Safapora, upgradation of PHC Safapora besides establishment of a youth hostel and a cold store.

The social activists highlighted issues related to the Lar Canal, additional ration store at New Colony Gulabagh, unscheduled power cuts, avenues for self-employment and land allotment for Industries at Kohistan Colony Safapora.

Meanwhile, a delegation from Tulmulla demanded Fire and Emergency Services in the area.