Div Com reviews development works at Ramban

RAMBAN, MAY 25: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari took comprehensive review of major development projects and schemes of various departments here today. He convened a review meeting in this regard after visiting various places of the district.

District Development Commissioner, Mohammad Aijaz, ADDC Ravinder Sadhu, ADC Angrez Singh Rana, SSP Mohan Lal, SSP Traffic, CPO Uttam Singh and various other sector officers and concerned agencies were present there. 

In the meeting the Div Com reviewed the preparedness being made by the district administration for forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Threadbare discussion was held on various issues of Yatra and necessary measures to be required for making it successful.

Instructions were passed for proper maintenance and management of National Highway stretch from Nashri to Banihal in such a way that transportation of vehicles especially during yatra season does not face obstructions. He stressed for keeping ready necessary men and machinery in order to deal with any exigency arising during the course of Yatra. Jamming, congestion and other problems are to be dealt with quickly, he said.

The Div Com instructed all the officers to work in synergy and ensure all basic facilities in the district on priority during the month of Ramzan and Yatra season. He emphasized on early completion of pending works which are connected with Amarnath Yatra.

Engineers were asked to ensure the quality and time-bound completion of all ongoing developmental projects in the district. He stressed for evolving clean and responsive administration to work for welfare of general public.

 Earlier, the Div Com along with District Development Commissioner and other officers visited the proposed sites of yatra camps and langers for ensuring smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Various instructions were passed to district administration for putting in place all requisite arrangements for pilgrims.

The Div Com also visited the places where the construction companies were dumping muck and extracted material. He passed instructions against such dumping beyond the designated locations and following of all norms while undertaking construction works.

Meanwhile civil society members also met the Div Com and prominently raised various issues including shortage of doctors, other staff and  infrastructure in District Hospital (DH) Ramban, supply of portable drinking water in Ramban town besides overall shortage in ration supply, essential services, proper road connectivity, isolation of Batote after functioning of tunnel and local youth employment in construction activities.

Div Com directed the Executive Engineer PHE to ensure functioning of existing water filtration plant at Ramban and completion of under- construction filtration plant within stipulated time. He directed the  EOs of Municipalities to immediately make functional all  the street lights besides ensuring cleanliness and sanitation in their respective areas.

Meanwhile, District Development Commissioner apprised the Div Com on the various initiatives taken for speeding up the development process and providing prompt services to the locals at their door steps. He said strict measures are taken against those who do not work to the satisfaction of local people or hamper the service delivery mechanism.    

He also discussed disaster preparedness plan in the meeting for which it was informed that a total of 13 shelter sheds have been set up besides taking other on-site action plans. The main locations are Maitra, Banihal, Tethar, Nowgam, Main Bazar Ramban, Chanderkote, Karol and Ramsoo.