*Grievances Redressal/ Awareness camps held across Doda* _DC, interacts with public at GHSS Jagalwar; People of Nagni Mahri credit DC for fulfilling demand of electrifying their village._ *Urges public to be the part of Participative Development*

Doda, January 11; In its endeavour to reach out to the people and resolve their concerns and grievances, District administration Doda today held Block Diwas programs at four different locations across the district. The locations include; Near Park Panchayat Gutassa, Block Bhaderwah, Sub District Bhaderwah; Panchayat Pora Paine, Sub Division Gandoh; High School Jathi, Sub Division Assar; and Government Higher Secondary School Jangalwar, Tehsil Phagsoo, Sub Division Thathri.

 

Deputy Commissioner Doda Vishesh Paul Mahajan along with SDM Thathri Athar Amin Zargar, BDC Chairperson Thathri, ACD Doda Phulail Singh, SE Jal Shakti Department, CMO Doda, DIO DIPR Doda, CAHO, DSHO, CEO, DSWO and other District officers presided over the event at Government Higher Secondary School Jangalwar. People in large numbers attended the Block Diwas at Government Higher Secondary School Jangalwar and demanded up-gradation of local infrastructure in the Health, Education sector besides extension of road connectivity, water and power facilities in the area.

 

During the programme, on the demand of early construction of Degree College Thathri Building, SDM Thathri informed that the committee established for identification of suitable land for Degree College Thathri shall visit the spots between 15th to 21st of January and submit their final report. Regarding filtration plant for Phagsoo, Engineers from JSD informed that tenders under JJM have been floated and construction shall start soon.

Regarding shortage of staff in schools, health institutions, construction of Sports Stadium, construction of link roads, establishment of lift irrigation system, concerned departments were instructed to come up with the technical feasibility report. 

Other demands regarding macadamisation of roads, execution of works under MGNREGA, upgradation of electric poles, among others were raised by the participants. The major demands projected by the public were addressed by the Concerned authorities while DC assured the public to resolve the genuine issues which are in his competence within 15 days.

 

People of Nagni Mahri village credited DC Doda for fulfilling demand of electrifying their village for the first time after independence of our country. They also thanked administration for widening curves and addressing other issues raised during last public interaction at PWD Guest House Thathri.

 

Speaking on the occasion, the DC stressed on public involvement in Participative Development of the district. He said that the Government is fully committed for the fast and better delivery of public services. DC speaking on the occasion said that several works are being implemented by Rural Development for welfare of the panchayats. He said it is the responsibility of the public to conduct social audits of these works and ensure that public money is being spent responsibly and for community benefit.

 

At other designated locations, the day long Block Diwas proceedings were witnessed. Public and PRIs put forth a range of issues/ demands. They demanded augmentation of water supply and electricity, macadamization of roads, meeting dearth of staff in schools and hospitals, upgradation of schools, banking facilities in rural areas, release of pending wages under MGNREGA etc.

 

The Presiding officers of the Block Diwas gave patient hearing to the issues and demands and directed the concerned officers to prepare a list of issues/grievances raised pertaining to their departments and resolve the same at an earliest.