DC Budgam reviews Eid-ul-Azha arrangements

BUDGAM AUGUST 25:  Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Mohammad Haroon Malik, today convened a meeting of officers to finalize the arrangements for the upcoming festive occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

The DC stressed upon the officers of PDD & PHE to provide uninterrupted electricity and drinking water supply to the people besides ensuring proper street lighting.

He directed the Municipal authorities to ensure proper sanitation and cleanliness at all the places and particularly at those places where congregation prayers would be offered on Eid-ul-Azha. He directed them to give special attention to pre and post cleanliness on Eid-ul- Azha.

It was also informed that on the eve of Eid, the Animal Husbandry Department would set up sale outlets for sale of poultry chicken at discounted rates at Tehsil Headquarters of Chadoora,    Charar-e-sharief, Budgam, Beerwah, Khan Sahib and Khag. Similarly, the Cooperatives Department would set up outlets for sale of poultry birds at concessional rates at B.K. Pora, Magam, Charar-e-sharief, Khansahib, Beerwah and Budgam.

The meeting was informed that special sale markets have been established at Budgam, Beerwah, Chadoora, Charrisharrief, Khansahib, and all other prominent towns, where sacrificial animals will be put on sale. Special teams under the supervision of qualified Vetenary Surgeons will remain stationed at prescribed markets, in order to check the health status of animals. They will ensure that kept live stock is full fit for sacrifice and if there is any occurrence of disease or disorder, will report immediately to the concerned quarters.

 On the occasion, DC directed the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) Department to ensure distribution of essential commodities of rice, sugar, and LPG that are already stocked in the district. Besides the concerned were directed to keep the ration stores and sale outlets open during holidays in this regard.

FCS&CA, Revenue, Metrology and Food Safety departments were directed to intensify market checking. The Deputy Commissioner asked for strict action against profiteers and black-marketers. So that people are not fleeced by hoarders and profiteers, the Deputy Commissioner ordered that special market checking squads be constituted to keep vigil on market rates and ensure that no sub standard, adulterated or spurious items are sold. The rate list should be displayed on every business establishment.

 The CMO Budgam was directed to ensure the presence of staff especially doctors as per the roster. He was also directed to ensure the availability of ambulances and sufficient supply of drugs.

The Deputy Commissioner also directed the banking authorities to ensure that hassle free banking services are provided to the citizens. Besides they were directed to ensure that ATMs are regularly refilled with cash.

He also urged the Fire and Emergency services to be prepared to deal with any eventuality.

The meeting was also attended by SSP Budgam Mr. Tejinder Singh, ADC, SE Hydraulics, Exen R&B, PHE, Electricity, SDM Khansahib, Beerwah, Chadoora, all Tehsildars, Animal and Sheep Husbandry Officers and all Executive officers of Municipal Communities.