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Hello Jammu News at 7:02:00 PM 0

Act an iconic tool of transparency, accountability: ADC Bla
          BARAMULLA, OCTOBER 05: With an aim to sensitize the Public Information Officers (PIOs) and Assistant Public Information Officers (APIOs) about the effective and positive use of Jammu and Kashmir Right to Information Act, 2009 (RTI Act), a day-long awareness cum training workshop was today organized here at Dak Bungalow with Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Farooq Ahmad Baba as the chief guest.
          The workshop was organized by J&K RTI Foundation which marked the participation of concerned PIOs, APIOs and various other concerned.
          On the occasion, a special Power Point presentation was given by the Foundation's chairman Irfan Ali Banda wherein he presented a detailed account of the relevant provisions of the act. He stressed for effective and positive use of RTI Act and said that the act is a vital tool in strengthening democracy at grassroot level. Moreover, he said that the main objective of holding the workshop is to sensitize Public Information Officers (PIOs) to provide required information to the people under section 4 of the Act. He urged upon all the stakeholders to make the RTI Act as stronger as possible so that no one could be the victim of misinformation.
          Describing RTI act as a tool of accountability and transparency, the ADC complimented the Foundation for organizing the workshop in district Baramulla adding that such an initiative proves beneficial in strengthening governance mechanism. He further said that seeking information from the government is the right of the information seeker while as it is the responsibility of an officer to give him information in a time-bound manner. He also said that Officers ought to provide information voluntarily to the public so that people do not feel the need to seek information through RTI act.
          A question-answer session was also held during which queries raised by different stakeholders were cleared by the speakers besides evoking feedbacks and suggestions in strengthening the legislation.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:55:00 PM 0

LEH, SEPTEMBER 24: On the third-day of Ladakh Festival various functions including Mask Dance (Chams), Thanka exhibition, handloom, handicraft and food stalls, photo exhibition of birds and mammals of Ladakh, archery competition and polo matches were held here in the district.
DC Leh Avny Lavasa inaugurated the handloom, handicraft and food stalls and photo exhibition of birds and mammals of Ladakh by WCBL (Ladakh Bird Club) in the morning at Leh main market. She was accompanied by concern district officers. She visited every stall and appreciated everyone for their participation in Ladakh Festival.
Brig R.S Sundaram, SM, VSM was the chief guest for the program of Mask dance at Chokhang Vihara Leh. The dance included Gonbo Khor (Maha Kala), Mahey, Rgyal Lon, Acharya and Bakchung Karu dances performed by the monks of Pheyang monastery.
ADC, Moses Kunzang was the chief guest on the inauguration event of archery competition. Various teams including students participated in the archery competition.   
Polo match began with the postponed matches followed by scheduled matches. The first match was played between Indus Polo Club Chushot and Drass Polo Club, where the former won by 5 goals. The second match was played between Ladakh Scout Regimental Centre (LSRC) and Kundik Polo Club Wanla which was won by the former by 5 goals.   
Besides, parallel events like Art Exhibition, photo exhibition, talk series, sustainable/rural tourism/spirituality and environment and screening of films/documentaries on Ladakh at LAMO Centre and live demonstration of contemporary sculpture were also held. Besides, exhibition at Onpo House and folk singing by veteran folk artists of Ladakh headed by renowned folk singer Tsering Stanzin was also held at Lonpo House in Kharyog, Leh.
Tourists both foreigners and domestic were present during these events in good numbers. Besides, locals were also seen enjoying the Chams, archery, polo and food served at food stalls arranged in Leh main market as part of Ladakh Festival.
Music concert was also performed in the evening at Leh main market.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:53:00 PM 0

BUDGAM, SEPTEMBER 24: The Health Department Budgam today started Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign across the district.
ADC Budgam Khurshid Ahmad Shah presided over a vaccination function held at GBHS Ompora Budgam in collaboration with ICDS and Education Department Budgam.
Among others, the programme was attended by CMO Budgam, Dr GM Dar, CEO Rouf A Shahmiri, DHO, Dr Raina, Headmistress BHS Ompora and other concerned.
The ADC said that all schools must prepare a schedule and communicate with the parents about the vaccination.
On the occasion, a large number of children and students were vaccinated on spot by the technical and trained staff.
Similar vaccinations programmes were also organized across the district at Sub- District and Tehsil levels. Concerned SDMs and Tehsildars presided over the functions.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:36:00 PM 0

Municipal Polls-2018
GANDERBAL, SEPTEMBER 24: The District Election Officer (DEO), Ganderbal, Dr. Piyush Singla today reviewed the security arrangements to be made for the conduct of Municipal Elections – 2018 in the district. 
The meeting was attended by SSP Ganderbal, ADC Ganderbal, all ROs, AROs, officers of Army and Police department, besides other officers of district Administration.
Threadbare discussions were held regarding security action plan to be put forth during the election process in the meeting.
The security agencies assured foolproof security arrangements for the candidates and voters will be put in place to ensure smooth and incident free elections in the district.
Further the DEO directed all the concerned to work according to the directions issued by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to ensure smooth and fair elections in the district.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:50:00 PM 0


          KULGAM, SEPTEMBER, 18:  Deputy Commissioner Dr Shamim Ahmad Wani today launched online portal, www.publicfaithkulgam.com to facilitate citizens for online registration of grievances and redressal thereof. 
           ADDC Khawaja Nazir Ahmad, ADC Ghulam Hassan Sheikh, ACR Shahnawaz Ahmad Shah besides other district officers were present on the occasion.
              Briefing the media, Dr Wani  said that citizens could access the site using the web portal, www.publicfaithkulgam.com adding that  a team of 5 officials under the supervision of Additional DC will  be operating the online grievances registration portal to respond to the complaints promptly.
         He said a mobile - app will also be developed shortly for the purpose. He added that the idea is to bridge the gaps between administration and public and promote the interface through available technologies.
               To look after the online complaints, a control centre has also been established in the office of the deputy commissioner for effective and time-bound monitoring and disposal of complaints.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:39:00 PM 0


        NOWSHERA SEPTEMBER 18: To spread awareness among electorates ahead of urban local body polls, a rally under Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme was organised here today.
The rally was flagged off by ADC Sachin Dev Singh from tehsil office complex in which over 200 students participated.
The rally was organised as a part of comprehensive District SVEEP Plan formulated under the guidance of District Election Officer Rajouri Mohammad Aijaz Asad (DDC). The students in the rally carried banners, posters, placards and pamphlets highlighting the importance of voting.
While addressing the gathering, the ADC Nowshera exhorted upon the students to act as ambassadors and disseminate the message of importance of electoral participation for stronger and participative democracy. Stressing on the enrolment in the electoral roll of all those who have attained the age of 18 years, he said that this could help them in bringing out the desired changes required for the development of their area.
Tehsildar Nowshera highlighted the importance of elections and voting in democracy and appealed to the participants to register themselves in electoral rolls and cast their valuable vote in the elections. 
Deputy Chief Education Officer, Range Officer, EO Municipality, SHO also accompanied the rally.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:34:00 PM 0

KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 15: District Development Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir, today convened a meeting of Revenue officers to review the progress achieved under Jamabandi 2016-17, anti-encroachment drive in the district.
The meeting was attended by SSP Kupwara, ADC Handwara, ACR Kupwara, SDM Lolab, Tehsildars, Naib Tehsildars and other concerned.
It was said that Jamabandi of 245 villages against total 379 villages in the district has been prepared, so far, while as the process on rest of the village is in progress. It was told that Girdawari of 131 villages stands also recorded in the district.
 Under anti-encroachment drive, 2228 Kanals of state land and kahcharie has been retrieved in the district since last month, the meeting was informed.
On the occasion, the DDC appreciated the officers for their performance in Jamabandi process and impressed upon them to speed up the pace of rest work and ensure that all the 379 villages are covered under Jamabandi 2016-17 within the shortest possible time.
The DDC also stressed upon the participants to intensify the anti-encroachment drive so that all state and kahcharai land is retrieved throughout the district.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:03:00 PM 0


BARAMULLA, SEPTEMBER 13: Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Farooq Ahmad Baba today imposed a fine of Rs 14000 on several leading companies and Hoteliers for providing items in unhygienic condition besides other sub-standard services to the visiting customers.
Accordingly, a team of officials inspected various companies and hotels wherein they found the sub-standard services being provided to the people. Consequently, the matter was brought into the notice of ADC, who is also the adjudicating officer imposed fine under various sections of Food Safety & Standard Act.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:11:00 PM 0

RAMBAN, SEPTEMBER 08: A free AYUSH medical check-up, aid and awareness camp under school Health programme was today held here at village Gandhri.
The camp was organized by Department of Indian System of Medicine “Ayush’ Ramban. The facilities of gynaecology, skin, geriatric and general medicine was made available in the camp.
Around 450 people were treated at the camp and free medicines were also distributed among the patients.
 Earlier, the camp was inaugurated by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Dr GurvinderJeet Singh  in presence of District Nodal Officer ISM,   Dr. Shashi Kant Sharma, BDO, Firoz Ahmed, Naib Tehsildar, Abdul Majeed,  Dr. Ashwani, Dr. Kuljeet, Dr. Bashir, Dr. Rajesh, Para-medical staff and locals.
Interacting with people the   ADC assured them that their demand of posting of doctor in Ayush dispensary would be taken up with concerned.
On the occasion a deputation of Niabat Gandheri met the ADC and apprised him of their grievances  and sought their early redressal. 
The People sought up-grading of Kanga Bathni road, maintenance of power supply distribution system in all Panchyats of Gandheri, shortage of staff in health and educational intuitions, organising of awareness camps of Agriculture, Horticulture and other allied departments,   exposure tours for farmers of area,   road projects, development of Bathbi to Raja ShankPal area as tourist circuit, posting of ambulance driver, water supply connection for schools.
 He assured the delegations that issues will be forwarded to the concerned departments for their timely redress.
Meanwhile, the ADC reviewed the functioning of RDD, FCS&CA, PHE, Animal and Sheep husbandry departments. 
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Hello Jammu News at 7:25:00 PM 0

GANDERBAL, SEPTEMBER 07: The Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Naseer Ahmad Wani today visited Sadaat Mohalla, Dub, Ganderbal to review the Muharram arrangements there.
During his visit, Representative from Shia communities of the area put forward their issues pertaining to the area including Health Centre, electric poles, fire wood, street lights macadamization of inner roads leading to Imam Barahs before District administration.
While reacting to the demand raised during his visit, the ADC chaired a meeting of officers and took department wise stock of the arrangements being put in place for the hassle-free conduct of majlises and processions in the area.
During the meeting, threadbare discussion was held for effective management of the issues of power supply, sanitation, water supply, ration & the security arrangements in the area of district Ganderbal which are inhabited by Shia Muslim population.
ADC directed the officials to make sure that the arrangements pertaining to their departments are put in place well before the Muharram-Ul-Haram. He also directed the official of R&B for carrying out necessary repairs and renovations of inner roads wherever necessary at an earliest. FCS&CA Department was directed to ensure adequate supply and prompt distribution of ration, sugar, LPG and k-oil. Regarding firewood, the SFC was directed to dump the required quantity of firewood in the area.
Health department was directed for setting up of First Aid Centers with adequate stock of essential drugs and other required materials where ever required.
Meanwhile, the ADC directed the concerned authorities to provide electric poles, replace damaged street lights and install new street lights so that the mourners will not suffer during their night movements. He instructed the Municipal Committee officers to ensure cleanliness around Imamabad’s and Mosques where from processions comes out during the Muharram days.
The meeting among others was attended by SSP, Ganderbal, Khalil Ahmad Poswal, ACD Ganderbal, DySP Head Quarter, Ashiq Hussain, Tehsildar, Wakoora, Exen R&B, Ganderbal, representatives of Shia and Auqaf Committees and other concerned officers.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:18:00 PM 0

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 07: According to the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Additional District Development Commissioner Srinagar Mehraj-ud-Din (Mobile No. 9797216500) has been nominated as the nodal officer for Muharram arrangements in the district.
"Sub Divisional Magistrate East, Riyaz Ahmed Beigh (Mobile No. 9419026036) and Executive Engineer RRCR Division Niam Ahmad Khan (Mobile No. 9419014333) will assist him in making the required arrangements in all Shia dominated areas of the district.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:49:00 PM 0


BHADERWAH, SEPTEMBER 06: Charri Mubarak of Holy Kailash Yatra left for Kailash Kund from the ancient Vasuki Nag Temple, Gatha, Bhaderwah here today.
Amidst the chanting of Vasuki Nag deity, the Yatra crossed the Bhaderwah town where MLA Daleep Singh Parihar and MLC Naresh Kumar Gupta accompanied by ADC Bhaderwah Dr Ravi Kumar Bharti, CEO Development Authority Rajinder Khajuria (nominated Yatra Officer), ASP Rajinder Singh, SDPO Tousif Ahmed, SHO and others tehsil officers besides President of Sanathan Dharm Sabha, V K Kotwal, Mast Nath Yogi and large number of local people accorded a warm send off to the pilgrims.
After having a night stay at Hayan (Nalthi), the Yatra will reach its holy destination and the devotees will take a dip in the sacred water of dal. After performing religious rituals, the yatra will start its return journey to Bhaderwah on Sept 08, 2018.
The administration of Sub-division Bhaderwah has made elaborate arrangements of Medical team with sufficient medicines, first aid, drinking water, electricity through generator sets, firewood, tents for pilgrims and all other allied facilities including fool- proof security arrangements for smooth conduct of the yatra.
 The helicopter service has been put in place for the first time at a fair rate. Several Charris are taking different routes from Kellar and others to reach Kailash kund.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:47:00 PM 0

DODA, SEPTEMBER 06: Deputy Commissioner Doda, Simrandeep Singh today chaired a meeting to review the progress of land acquisition cases in the district and approved draft awards of seven cases of PMGSY land acquisition cases amounting to Rs 5 crore.
The meeting was attended by ADC Bhaderwah, Dr Ravi Kumar Bharti, ACR Doda Dhirendra Sharma, SDM Gandoh, Dil Mir Choudhary and SDM Thathri Mohammad Anwar Banday.
During the meeting, the DDC sought a detailed report on the status of land acquisition cases of PMGSY roads and directed the Collectors to submit fortnightly reports of disbursal of awarded compensation to the beneficiaries.
The DDC also passed directions for not initiating the land acquisition process if the indenting department does not certify the availability of funds for acquisition.
He further directed the Tehsildars to speed up the process of preparation of papers in respect of 18 held up villages up.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:23:00 PM 0

LEH, AUGUST 30: A two-day training /workshop on “Updation of District Disaster Management Plan” under CSS on Sustainable Reduction in Disaster Risk begins in the DC Conference Hall Leh today. 
The Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh Moses Kunzang chaired the first day training. The workshop is organised by Organized by IMPA, Srinagar. Dy SP SDRF Sonam Dorjey, Headquarter Assistant DC Office Leh, Mohd Sharif, Officer from Airforce Leh, HOSs and representatives from various departments, representatives from civil society, NGOs and Jawans of SDRF Leh attended the first day training.
Addressing the workshop, ADC, Leh Moses Kunzang appreciated IMPA, Srinagar headed by Dr G.M Dar Associate Professor Centre for Disaster Management & Environmental Studies (IMPA) for organizing this vital workshop at Leh and strongly urged upon the participants to take the workshop seriously as their valuable input and participation will prove very beneficial in updation of District Disaster Management Plan of Leh. 
 Sharing the experiences of 2010 flash flood and recent flash flood at Saboo village, ADC Leh said that such training/workshops on regular basis are very important to improve our disaster management plan.
Talking about the District Disaster Management Plan of Leh, ADC, Leh said that district administration Leh is conducting mock drills at district, sub-divisional and black levels time to time and said that Leh is the only district in J&K State which has permanent emergency operation centre situated in the office complex of the Council Secretariat and district administration is trying hard to equip this centre with all required facilities.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:36:00 PM 0

KATHUA, AUGUST 29: District Development Commissioner Kathua Rohit Khajuria today convened a meeting of officers to review the progress under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) and (Urban). He called for mobilizing resources for making Kathua Open Defecation Free district by 15th September 2018.
Additional District Development Commissioner, Kathua Shubra Sharma, ADC Billawar, ADC Basohli, ACD Kathua, SDM Hiranagar, SDM Bani, CEO Municipality Kathua along with EO’s of Municipalities besides Block Development Officers attended the meeting.
The DDC emphasized on geo tagging of constructed IHHL, which requires concerted efforts of RDD employees and directed BDOs of Kathua district to finish it before 5th September. He said that SBM should be a public movement and need of hour is to change the behavior of individuals and make village ODF for health benefits.
For verification of these IHHL, special teams have been constituted at Panchayat Level, Block Level and District Level to verify these IHHL as per verification sheet of SBM guidelines. For this purpose, heads of different departments including ADC, ACR, CMO, DPO, Social Welfare Officer, etc were directed to depute their officials to concerned Magistrates who shall work in a coordinate manner with officials from other departments to expedite the verification process of all Panchayats, Blocks within the specified time frame.
DDC further directed all the Magistrates and Heads of departments to gear up men and machinery for verification of IHHL before the deadline of September 10. He appreciated the role of RDD and Municipalities for the overall progress achieved under the scheme. Geo tagging of the assets has to be given impetus so that overall percentage is achieved in time bound manner, for this direction were issued to all BDO’s to devise strategy so that set target is achieved.
He gave directions regarding ODF verification process and conducting mass awareness programmes on sanitation. The DDC stressed for overall sanitation and cleanliness of the district.
It is pertinent to mention here that DDC has constituted a team of District and Block level officers to verify on ground conditions of the Toilets constructed under SBM-G for which the verification process is going on and the team constituted will submit the verification report within 10 days. Municipal Council Lakhanpur has already been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) and stood third in the Division as per the inspection conducted by Quality Council of India (QCI) in SBM-U.
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Takes stock of infrastructure at District Hospital, Physical Education, Unani College
GANDERBAL, AUGUST 28: Advisor to the Governor, K Vijay Kumar today visited Ganderbal district to review the developmental scenario and pace of progress of construction on mega developmental projects in the district.
During his visit, the Advisor was accompanied by MLA Ganderbal Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar, Commissioner Secretary Health and Medical Education, Pawan Kotwal, District Development Commissioner, Ganderbal, Dr Piyush Singla, SSP Ganderbal, ADC Ganderbal and other concerned officials.  
During his visit to district Hospital, Advisor Kumar visited several sections of the hospital including E R Section, OPD Section, USG Section, Causality ward and Surgical ICU where he interacted with the attendants and patients regarding the heath care facilities being provided there.
During his visit several issues were raised by the Medical Superintendent pertaining to dearth of staff, critical care ambulance, digital X-Ray and unavailability of other medical instruments. The Advisor assured that all issues will be taken up in the time bound manner.
 Advisor Kumar laid special emphasis on expediting the construction work of OPD and IPD blocks, installation of lifts, macdamization of approach road to the hospital and directed the concerned agencies to accelerate the pace of work and ensure its completion within the stipulated timeframe. He directed DDC Ganderbal to personally monitor the progress of works and welfare initiatives in all the sections of the hospitals and take monthly reviews in this regard.
During his visit to College of Physical Education Gadoora, Ganderbal, the Principal Dr Hartej Singh briefed the Advisor about the functioning of the college that is built at a cost of Rs 30.39 crore and spread over an area of 240 kanals.
On the occasion, the Advisor Kumar went around the college complex including Administrative block, Computer Laboratory, Library hall, Lecture halls and Fitness cum gym centre and inspected the facilities being provided there.
Later, the Advisor visited the Unani Medical College at Nawabagh, Ganderbal and took stock of preparedness of the infrastructure, manpower, equipments, furniture and other requirements for taking first batch of BUMS students.
He was apprised by Dr Abdul Kabir Dar, Principal Unani Medical College about additional requirement of funds of Rs 12.5 crores for completion of compound wall, administrative block, hostel block, furniture, creation of staff for the college and hospital and equipments for taking first batch of students.
The Advisor Kumar directed the DDC Ganderbal to sort out the issues of land requirement and the public demands of the area and also directed that the link road leading to college campus be macadamized and revised proposal be submitted to the government.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:49:00 PM 0

JAMMU, AUGUST 27: A total of 52 illegal structures including 35 khokhas in Mahanpur and 17 khokhas in Basohli town where removed during an anti-encroachment drive here today.
Teams led by Tehsildar Basohli , Gaurav Sharma, Executive Officer Basohli, Jatinder Singh, Tehsildar Mahanpur, under the overall supervision of ADC Basohli , Sanjay Gupta, conducted the anti-encroachment drive. Encroached land by shopkeepers was also evicted during the drive.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:42:00 PM 0

DODA, AUGUST 27: The District Development Commissioner, Doda, Simrandeep Singh today convened a meeting of SDRF (State Disaster Response Fund) and took stock of the status of works covered under it.
ADDC Doda, ADC Doda, SDM Thathri, XeN Bhaderwah, Thathri, Gandoh and Kishtwar, Tehsildars, BDOs, Naib Tehsildars besides district officers were present in the meeting.
During the meeting, the DDC was informed about the ex-gratia sanctioned under SDRF. 
The DDC directed the concerned departments to cover all the pending works under SDRF in time bound manner and laid stress on maintaining close coordination among the departments.
Further, a procedure for processing claims and various other issues regarding SDRF were also discussed in the meeting.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:28:00 PM 0

ANANTNAG, AUGUST 27: Under Youth Outreach Programme, the District Development Commissioner, Anantnag, Mohammad Younis Malik today inaugurated Anantnag T-20 Super Cup – 2018 at District Sports Stadium, Anantnag.
The DDC on the occasion said that 160 cricket teams of the district Anantnag are participating in the T-20 Super Cup. The District Cricket Forum, Anantnag is conducting the tournament which is being held at 7 venues of the district. The DDC assured the forum to provide cricket kits to all teams. 
The ADC, Anantnag, Shabir Hussain Bhat and other officers and members of Forum were present on the inaugural function.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:25:00 PM 0

BUDGAM, AUGUST 27: District Development Commissioner Budgam Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today directed that sector wise disaster management plans for better and prompt response towards different natural and manmade disasters be made.
 These remarks were made by the DDC while chairing a meeting of District Disaster Management and Preparedness at New Conference Hall Budgam. The meeting was attended by ADC Budgam Khursheed Ahmad Shah, SDM Chadoora, Beerwah, Khansahab, SE Hydrolics, CMO Budgam, all Tehsildars, all EOs of Municipal Committees and other concerned.
          Emphasizing on the fool proof readiness, the DDC directed all the concerned departments to submit list of their available resources and demands and pendency’s in respect of preparedness without further delay so that the objective to ensure prompt and effective response towards disaster is mitigated to prevent the loss of public life and property.
The DDC directed all the SDMs to conduct their zone wise mapping of the vulnerable/hazard areas so that timely measures are initiated proactively.
          She directed that safety audit of all government buildings particularly schools and hospitals must be conducted on urgent basis. She also asked the concerned to ensure the identified relief and evacuation centers to be used as evacuation points in all vulnerable areas are safe and feasible.
          The DDC also directed the concerned Tehsildars to identify the persons/volunteers who will be trained in swimming, diving and rowing so that during any emergency their services could be utilized in the affected areas.
 The DDC urged the concerned to conduct mock drills in all schools of the district for mass awareness.
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