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  R&B Minister assures construction of bridges at Simbliwala, Mishriwala

JAMMU, MARCH 07 – Minister for Public Works Naeem Akhtar today directed the engineers to prepare DPRs for construction of bridges at Simbliwala and Mishriwala to improve connectivity to the villages located across the Ranbir canal.
The Minister issued the directions during a visit to Raipur-Domana along with Minster for Health and Medical Education and MLA of the area Bali Bhagat.
The Minister said that the work on these bridges would be completed this year. He said that the bridges would provide improve connectivity to dozens of villages and facilitate    socio-economic growth of the local people.
He further said that the government has taken various path-breaking initiatives for the overall development of the state with special focus on ensuring road connectivity in rural and far-off areas.
The people hailing from various adjoining villages met the Ministers and apprised them about the difficulties being faced by them during rainy season due to absence of bridges. The Minister assured them that their problems would be addressed after the construction of these bridges.
While addressing the gathering, Bali Bhagat said several development initiatives have been taken for improving the living standards of the people living in Raipur-Domana constituency.  
The Minister said the construction of these bridges was a long pending demand of the villagers which would be addressed soon.

Says Govt paying focused attention to upgrade infra facilities in rural areas


RAIPUR-DOMANA (JAMMU), NOVEMBER 10 – Fulfilling the long pending demand of people, Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat today announced two vital bridges in Raipur-Domana constituency to connect dozens of villages in the vicinity of Mishriwala-Bawa Talab, Simbliwala, Burn etc.
          The new bridges will be constructed over Ranbir Canal at Mishriwala and Simbliwala to facilitate thickly populated localities across the Canal. The already existing small culverts in the area do not cater to the needs of the locals and need for dependable and upgraded bridges was badly felt by the locals for the past over many years.
          Addressing a largely attended public meeting at village Simbliwala in Raipur-Domana constituency near here today, the Minister said that it is endeavor of the BJP-PDP Government to ensure better infrastructural facilities in all parts of the State with special thrust to rural and far-flung areas, for which a comprehensive plan has been devised. He said road sector is key to the overall development and prosperity of people and Government has been paying focused attention towards this vital area after taking over the reign of the State.
          Expressing happiness after announcing the bridges, the Minister said that the facilities will facilitate thousands of residents of over two- dozen villages located across the Canal. He issued on-the-spot instructions to the engineers of the concerned departments to immediately start the work and complete the projects in a shortest possible time. He said multifarious activities have been increased in the area and demand of bridges was quite genuine  said the Minister.
          While updating the status of other important road projects in the constituency, the Minister said that the important alternate road connecting Jammu with Akhnoor-Poonch-Rajouri via Bantalab-Amb Gharota has already been sanctioned for widening under CRF programme at an estimated cost of Rs. 19 crore and work on this vital project is in full swing. He said the blacktopping of completed stretches will be commenced soon to provide immediate succor to the people who are facing difficulty due to constructional activities.
Similarly, the work on link road from Kote to Kala Kam-Burn Pata under NABARD is also in progress with the involvement of Rs. 4.91 crore. The link road from Purkhu Migrant Camp to Taku Chack has also been sanctioned at an estimated cost of Rs. 2.50 crore under NABARD. On completion of these projects there will be great relief to the people of this area which otherwise remained neglected by the previous regimes, said the Minister.
          Responding to the demand of the locals, the Minister also announced Rs. 5 lakh from his Constituency Development Funds for the up-gradation/beautification of pond at village Ratti Chappadi. He also assured to examine all other demands of the area on priority, which are related to the overall development of the people. He issued specific instructions to the functionaries of the PHE Department to monitor the regular supply of drinking water. He directed for formulating a foolproof plan to meet the drinking water needs of the Kandi belt besides  directing  to conceive a project to lift the water from Chenab River for the vulnerable areas.

          The sectoral officers of various departments, Sarpanchs, Panchs and prominent leaders of the area were also present on the occasion.



  JAMMU, OCTOBER 25: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Bali Bhagat today conducted an extensive tour of Ban, Baran Panchayat, Mishriwala Panchayat, Marjali and other areas of Raipur-Domana constituency and took stock of various ongoing development works.
Stressing on strict adherence of timelines, the Minister directed the concerned officials for proper utilization of resources in a time-bound manner to ensure holistic and sustainable development of the constituency.
Bali Bhagat stressed for ensuring transparency in the working and asked the concerned officers to submit the status reports regularly to his office. He asked the officers to adopt cost efficient methods for quality work and exhorted upon them for close monitoring of ongoing projects.
During the tour, the Minister also kick started black topping of 3.75 km long road at an estimated cost of Rs 1.17 cr at Marjali. The Minister directed the concerned officials to complete the work in a time bound manner to benefit the locals at the earliest. The augmentation of road will meet the long pending demand of the locals.
Highlighting the development initiatives taken by him, Bali Bhagat said that delivering good governance at the doorsteps of the people is his priority. About 120 km road was black topped and more than 200 transformers were installed in the constituency in last 2 and half years, he added.
The Minister also interacted with local residents and gave a patient hearing to their issues. He assured them that all their genuine concerns will be looked into on priority and directed the concerned officials to take adequate measures to mitigate the problems of the locals at the earliest.
Locals appreciated the efforts of the Minister and expressed their gratitude for taking up their long pending demands on priority and also brought some other issues to his notice for early disposal.

Senior functionaries of concerned departments besides prominent citizens of the areas were present on the occasion.

Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat  today said that   the Jammu and Kashmir Government is making  sustained efforts for the development of every part of the State and  concerted efforts are on to achieve tangible results on the ground. 

JAMMU, JULY 25: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat  today said that   the Jammu and Kashmir Government is making  sustained efforts for the development of every part of the State and  concerted efforts are on to achieve tangible results on the ground.
The Minister was addressing locals after inaugurating various development works executed by Rural Development department in  Raipur Domana constituency here today.
          He  inaugurated a Bathing Ghat on the bank of canal at village Muthi constructed under constituency development fund at a  cost of 3 Lakh .He also inaugurated the newly constructed  Lane from Link Road to Rajamandlik at Marjali village and  drains at village Amb and Seri Panditan constructed at a cost of Rs 3 lakh each .
          The Minister said that steps are afoot to improve amenities in the constituency. “A comprehensive plan has been formulated to develop this constituency on modern lines envisaging upgradation of infrastructure in all essential sectors including road, PHE, PDD, education, health, sports and transport.”
 He said that priority is given to  improve road network  and power augmentation to meet the long pending demands of the people of the area

          Later, the Minister also interacted with locals and listened to their problems and demands. He assured the people that requisite steps will be taken to mitigate   their grievances in a time bound manner .He also directed the concerned officers to reach out to the people and ensure prompt service delivery at the grassroots level.