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BARAMULLA, JUNE 18: Chairman J&K Legislative Council Haji Anayat Ali today visited Kreeri to offer personal condolences to the family of veteran journalist and editor of daily Rising Kashmir, Dr Syed Shujaat Bukhari.
Haji Anayat remembered his last meeting with late Bukhari and said that he had a special place for Kargil in his heart. He said that they had many a times discussed issues of development, society, politics etc in Kargil with each other.
Sympathizing with Bukhari family Haji Anayat Ali said that the news has shocked the society and is a great loss to the society. While interacting with the family members he conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the entire family on the tragic loss and prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul.
He told that people of Kargil have condoled the demise and a candle march was also organized in Kargil to remember the veteran journalist.

SRINAGAR, JUNE 01: Chairman, Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today.
Haji Anayat Ali specifically brought the issue of scarcity of irrigation facilities for famed Apricot plantation in the Chanigund, Hardass Gund, Thang and other adjoining areas of Kargil into the notice of the Chief Minister and sought taking remedial measures.
The Chief Minister assured the LC Chairman that the issue would be redressed on priority.
Meanwhile, Vice Chairman, Gujjar & Bakerwal Board, Gulzar Ahmad Khatana and Vice Chairman, Pahari Board, Kuldeep Raj Gupta also met the Chief Minister and discussed several issues pertaining to their boards with her.



Direct for speedy completion of on-going projects
          JAMMU DECEMBER, 26: Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali today convened a high-level meeting of officers in his office chamber to discuss the issues related to the PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control sector at Kargil.
          Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Choudhary Sham Lal, Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, A A Kachoo, legislators Asgar Ali Karbalai, and Aga Syed Baqir Rizvi were also present the meeting.
          Several issues relating to the functioning of various PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control schemes in Kargil area were discussed in detail. The status of various on-going developmental projects under these sectors vis-à-vis availability of funds, besides restoration of works which were damaged due to floods during 2010 and 2017 in the district were also discussed in length and breadth.
The issues regarding non-release of funds under central sponsored schemes, including AIBP, FMP, release of wages of casual laborers and sanction of new project under FMP, NABARD, PMGSY etc. were also figured in the meeting prominently.
The legislators also raised the issues of slow progress on some important projects and non-release of funds which is causing delay for their completion. They demanded immediate release of funds and early completion of on-going projects so that the people get their benefits.
The Chairman and the Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control called upon the concerned authorities to speed up the pace and complete the all on-going projects in a time bound manner so that their benefits reach out to the needy population. They stressed on maintaining quality of works strictly as per the specifications and judicious use of funds to ensure that the assets so created serve their objective to the locals. The Chairman also called upon the Minister to ensure funds for the projects so that they don’t get delayed for want of funds. He said the Kargil being a hilly and tough terrain area needs special attention and funds should not be the hurdle for carrying out the developmental activities.  
          The Minister assured the Chairman and the MLAs to address all the raised issues on priority. He also assured to look into the demands of the concerned MLAs for providing separate district funds for the development of Ladakh regions, especially the Kargil district in consultation with the Planning Department.  Regarding the non-release of wages of Casual Helpers and drivers working in the district, the Minister directed the concerned to release funds under wages at an earliest.
          Secretary, PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, M Raju briefed the meeting about the present status of all ongoing projects pertaining the department and said that an amount of Rs. 1065.97 lakh was approved under NRDWP/DDP for the year 2016-17 for completion of on-going schemes under the component piped water supply schemes, installation of Hand Pumps and coverage of schools including restoration of already completed schemes.
          He also informed that government of India has launched a new scheme to benefit  the urban areas of the district Kargil town with drinking water facilities under urban development (AMRUT mission SAAP) for 2016-17 and technically approved 04 Nos of projects for Kargil district with an estimated cost of Rs. 34.47 crore for financial years 2017-2020. 

          Among others, Assistant Executive Engineer, PHE, Mohd Hassan Lone, Executive Engineer, I&FC, Tashi Tundup,Executive Engineer, PHE, Kargil, Sadiq Ali, besides other senior officers of concerned departments and Council Secretariat were also present in the meeting.

Chairman inaugurates 1.5 MW Biarasmini hydropower project


KARGIL, NOVEMBER 21: Chairman Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali today said that Government is keen to harness the hydroelectric and solar energy potential of Kargil district to make the area self-sufficient in terms of power production.
The Chairman stated this while inaugurating the 1.5 MW Biaras Small Hydro Power Project at Drass in the district. The project has been executed by Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency (KREDA) under the funding of the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy at a cost of Rs 17 crore and is catering to the power requirements of around 1500 households in Drass town and adjoining villages including Mushkow valley, Holiyal, Murad Bagh, Goshan, Bearass besides other hamlets in the area.
Member Legislative Assembly Kargil, Haji Asgar Ali Karbalai, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor Kargil, Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan, Executive Councillor for Education, Advocate Muhammad Amir, Executive Councillor for Rural Development, Aga Syed Hassan ArmaanMosavi, Executive Councillor for Agriculture, Muhammad Hussain, Senior Superintendent of Police Kargil, TseringGyalpo, Advisor to CEC Kargil Haji Muhammad Shafi besides Project Director KREDA, Kacho Ahmad Khan accompanied the Chairman.
After inaugurating the power project, the Chairman also addressed a public meeting at Tourist Dak Bungalow Drass.  He said the present regime is fully conscious of the growing power requirements of the people in line with the current trends and keeping this idea in mind a number of projects in the district are in the pipeline.
Haji Anayat said that work on 1.5 MW SHP Sangrah, 1.5 MW SHP Khandi, 1 MW SHP Chillung and other projects is in full swing while as two new projects have been identified at Umba and BarsooNallah under the Prime Minister’s Development Programme (PMDP). He said that projects at Mizat and Umba and other projects at BarsooNallah are in the DPR stage, while as their prefeasibility report has been prepared and submitted to the concerned quarters.
Referring to other hydel and solar projects, the Chairman said that surveying process for construction of three 25 MW hydel projects in the district is being carried out by the Power Development Corporation (PDC). He said under PMDP the tendering process of 7MW solar power projects including 3MW at Yurbaltak, 1 MW each at Drass, Sankoo and Zanskar has been completed and work on these projects is slated to be kick-started early next year. He said that 5000 home lighting systems have also been sanctioned for the district under PMDP which already stands tendered by JAKEDA.
The Chairman exhorted upon the officers and technical staff of KREDA to work in close coordination with the PDD authorities, electricity coordination committees besides people to make judicious use of power so that the project is run in the best possible manner. 
Meanwhile, the Chairman met a number of public delegations and took firsthand appraisal of their grievances and demands that included appointment of sufficient number of doctors at Sub District Hospital Drass, deployment of snow clearance machines in the area, appointment of Principal and Head Masters at Higher Secondary School Drass and middle schools, opening up of high schools for girls, construction of tunnel between Matayen and Pandrass and other related issues.

Responding to the public demands, the Chairman said that the present government is fully conscious of the aspirations of the people and all their genuine demands would be fulfilled in a phased manner.
Announces Rs 7.50 lakh to strengthen women SHGs at Badgam, Karkitchoo
KARGIL, NOVEMBER 13: continuing with his series of an extensive tour to different areas of the district, chairman legislative council Haji Anayat Ali today visited border villages including Badgam, Majdass, Haral, Khunda, Chanigund, Karkitchoo, Hardass and adjoining hamlets. During the tour, the Chairman listened to the series of delegations who apprised him of their grievances and sought their redressal. Councillor ChuliskamboAkhone Muhammad Hassan and senior officers of the administration accompanied the Chairman. Haji Anayat Ali announced Rs five lakh and Rs 2.50 lakh out of his Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for strengthening of women SHGs in five hamlets of Badgam and Karkitchoo village respectively. He also announced to provide funds for the purchase of carpets for community hall Badgam, kitchen set for women SHG at Chanigund, besides construction of a playground and up gradation of a community hall at Hardass. Meanwhile, the inhabitants of the border village Badgam, Haral, Majdass and Khunda projected a number of demands that included the repair works of irrigation canal and water supply pipeline at Majdass, creation of additional posts of teachers at High School Badgam, repairing of school building, construction of flood protection bund and establishment of ration store at Khunda. The residents of Badgam main projected demand for repair works of an irrigation canal, protection bund along BadgamNallah, installation of mobile tower and provision of an ambulance. Responding to the demands of the locals, the Chairman directed the concerned to prepare DPRs for carrying out necessary construction works of irrigation khuls, pipelines, water supply schemes, besides other requisite works. He also directed the engineers of PHE to check the feasibility for installation of hand pumps in these areas. Deputationists at Chanigund, Karkitchoo and Hardass projected a number of demands like up gradation of Medical Aid Centre to Primary Health Centre and High School to Higher Secondary, repair of water supply pipeline and electric lines besides other demands. After listening to peoples grievances, the Chairman assured them that all their genuine demands would be addressed in a phased manner and appropriate steps would be taken in this regard. The Chairman also issued on spot directions to the concerned to start the repair of water supply pipeline and power supply line within two days time. He also directed the concerned to carry out the launching of a motorable bridge at Karkitchoo by 20th of December, 2017. To ensure the provision of better check up facilities to the people, Haji Anayat Ali directed the Chief Medical Officer Kargil to deploy doctors at Badgam and Hardass on the rotation basis every fortnight. Interacting with the public delegations, the Chairman reiterated the commitment of the Government to provide better infrastructural facilities and basic amenities to people at their doorsteps said that the present regime is taking concerted measures to pursue this goal. Haji Anayat Ali said that he is personally monitoring the headway with regard to the finalization of DPRs of Rgyal Ali link road being constructed at a cost of Rs 17 crore besides other major link roads and most important irrigation canals. The Chairman said that work on these projects would be kick-started early next year and completion of these projects would go a long way in providing satisfactory road connectivity and irrigational facilities to the people of these areas. The inhabitants of village Badgam thanked the Chairman for his personal intervention and efforts in sanctioning of link road in the area under PMGSY.

Interacts with public delegations, assures redressal of grievances
KARGIL, NOVEMBER 03: Chairman Legislative Council Haji Anayat today inaugurated community hall at Sani village. The project estimating over Rs.45 lacs under Bad Pocket Initiative was started in the year 2013-2014 and has been completed in all respects. The construction of the hall shall cater to the requirements of the local people in terms of holding of different social and religious gatherings besides community assemblies held from time to time.
          Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman while congratulating people of the area said that the Government is fully conscious of the problems and requirements of the people and all out efforts are being made to facilitate people by addressing their issues.
          Interacting with several public delegations at Padum, Ufti, Sani and Adjoining villages the Chairman said that concrete measures are being made to improve the condition of roads, augment connectivity besides to address other issues of the people.
          Haji Anayat Ali also announced Rs. 2.00 lacs in favour of renowned volunteer and social worker Lama Tsultim Chosjor towards the execution of welfare activities in Lungnaq block. He also announced Rs. 25 thousand for purchase of traditional archery equipments in favour of the youth society at Ufti. Besides, the Chairman also announced to provide funds out of his CDF for construction of community halls and provision of generator sets for Muslim and Buddhist communities and construction of toilet block at Ufti.
          Meanwhile, the Chairman also visited Higher Secondary School Padum and took stock of the teaching facilities being imparted to the students there. While interacting with the staff and students the Chairman gave patient hearing to their grievances and demands like provision of library and laboratory facilities, deployment of lecturers, strengthening of school infrastructure and other related issues and assured to resolve them in a phased manner. He also directed the concerned officers to prepare DPR for ground levelling of the school premises and to build an approach road there within 10 days time.
The Chairman also inspected the motorable bridge Padum being constructed under Phuktal Flood Damage Scheme at a cost of Rs 4.60 lacs. The Chairman was informed on the occasion that work on the project is expected to be completed by August next year.    
        Haji Anayat directed the concerned to ensure completion of the project within the stipulated period of time while keeping the quality and quantity of materials well within the set parameters.

Deputy Commissioner Kargil Haji Gulzar Hussain, SSP Kargil Tsering Gyalpo, In Charge SDM Zanskar Tanveer Ahmad besides other concerned officers accompanied the Chairman.

KARGIL, NOVEMBER 03: Chairman Legislative Council Haji Anayat Ali today said that inclusive development of the far flung and remote pockets of the state and establishment of durable assets and infrastructure in these areas is among the top priorities of the government. The Chairman stated this while interacting with a series of public delegations on the first day of his 4-day extensive tour of Zanskar sub division.
The Chairman said that all out efforts are being put in place by the present regime to augment connectivity and expansion of road network, establishment of educational institutions and creation of health facilities so as to ensure that people of these areas are in a position to avail facilities at par with the other areas.
Meanwhile en route Padum public delegations at Parkachik, Farol Parkachik, Rangdum, Tashi Stongday, Abran, Akshow, Kushul, Skyagam, Manda, Phey, Shagar and adjoining villages apprised the Chairman about their grievances and demands like blacktopping of roads, construction of foot bridges, installation of mobile towers, repair and restoration of irrigation canals, construction of community halls, provision of generator and kitchen sets and other related issues.  
Responding to the local needs and demands, the Chairman said that Government is conscious of the difficulties faced by the people in these areas.  He assured the delegations that all their genuine demands would be taken up on priority and steps for fulfilment of demands would be taken in a phased manner. Haji Anayat said that adequate number of mobile towers have been sanctioned to provide mobile connectivity in these villages while as two numbers of dozers have been sanctioned for snow clearance operations during winter months.
  Highlighting the efforts of the government in extending air services to the people of far flung areas nearer to their homes the Chairman said that the operation of helicopter services for Zanskar and Rangdum among other such areas during winter months will provide much needed relief to the people especially patients and students.
           Highlighting several welfare programmes and schemes to bring a healthy change in the living condition of poor and needy, the Chairman asked the officers to work with added zeal besides making concerted efforts in ensuring the benefits of State and centrally sponsored schemes reach to the targeted population without fail.
The Chairman also assured the locals of providing funds out of his CDF for development works and provision of basic amenities. 
The Chairman while directing the officers for personally monitoring all the ongoing projects asked them to adopt proactive approach in execution and planning of the projects so that they can be completed in given time frame and benefiting the people of the area.

Meanwhile, the local people welcomed the Chairman and appreciated him for personally visiting the area to take firsthand appraisal of their issues and grievances

          KARGIL, OCTOBER 31: A function was held at TFC Ground Kargil to celebrate ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ (National Unity Day) which also commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.
          On this occasion Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali was the Chief Guest and Chief Executive Councilor LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Ahmad Lai Khan was the guest of Honour. Deputy Commissioner Kargil, SSP Kargil, Brigadier 121 Infantry Brigade and district officers were also present.
          The programme was organized by District Administration in collaboration with Nehru Yuva Kendra and District Police Kargil.
          An impressive March Past by Police Contingent was also presented at TFC Kargil.
          Speaking on the occasion, the Chairman said that Patel played a crucial role in uniting India and for the progress of the nation.
          He said the frontier district of Kargil is a live example of the strength of Indian Democracy.
          “We cannot find such an example of unity which exists in Kargil in the form of a common Wall shared by a Gurduwara and Jamia Masjid at the same time,” Haji Anayat added.
          He also thanked the Armed forces who are guarding the nation on the frontiers in such a tough geographical conditions.

          Later, the Chairman flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ from TFC Kargil which passed through main Bazaar Kargil and Adul Gound.

Reviews pace of progress on KREDA projects
          KARGIL, OCTOBER 31: Chairman Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali today said that the Small Hydro Projects (SHPs) funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy GOI could play key role to cater to the power requirements in the district especially during the winter season when the demand for power supply goes up due to overload over the existing power arrangement.
          The Chairman stated this while reviewing the pace of progress over the Small Hydro Projects being executed by Kargil Renewable Energy Development Agency (KREDA).
Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor Kargil and Chairman KREDA Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan, Vice Chairman KREDA and Deputy Commissioner Kargil Haji Gulzar Hussain, Project Director KREDA Kacho Ahmad Khan besides other concerned officers and engineers were also present in the meeting.
          It was given out that work on 1.5 MW SHP Sangrah, 1.5 MW SHP Biaras, 1.5 MW SHP Khandi, 1 MW SHP Chillung and other projects is in full swing while as two new projects have been identified at Umba and Barsoo Nallah under the Prime Minister’s Development Programme (PMDP). The concerned officers said that the projects at Mizat and Umba and other projects at Barsoo Nallah are in the DPR stage while as their prefeasibility report have been prepared and submitted to the concerned quarters.
          The Chairman directed the KREDA authorities to assign surveying team to visit all the proposed projects during peak winter so that the lean discharge of the water sources could be fully and precisely recorded.
          Various issues and bottlenecks with regard to the execution of works at SHP Sangrah came up for discussion in the meeting. The Chairman while expressing dismay over the abnormal delay and non-performance of the engaged firm M/S IMP Powers Mumbai directed the Project Director KREDA to blacklist the company for failing to affect the completion of projects within the stipulated period of time.
          He also exhorted upon the concerned officers to persuade the local people of Sangrah to extend their full support to KREDA for making land available for laying of 11 KV T&D line a major component of the project from Sankoo to Sangrah so that SHP Sangrah could be tested and commissioned well in time. He also fixed the target of ending November as the cut-off date for testing of this project.
          The meeting was further informed that work on SHP Bearass has already been completed and the project is slated to be inaugurated in the first or second week of November this year. It was revealed that the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy GOI is expected to commission the project. The concerned officers informed the Chairman that SHP Chillong is slated to be commissioned by August while as SHP Khandi by the end of November next year. 

          Meanwhile, the Chairman suggested the need to organize exposure tours to the technical staff of KREDA associated with the SHP sites to Himachal and Uttarakhand states so to have firsthand exposure of the planning, management and execution of such projects on ground. 

KARGIL, OCTOBER 26: Expressing concern over the stoppage of OFC laying work along the National Highway 1 from Drass to Kargil, Chairman Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali, today exhorted upon the officers of Vijayak and Vindhya Telelinks Limited (VTL) to sort out their issues in earnest and restart the work.
The Chairman stated this while chairing a meeting convened to review the pace of OFC cable laying work over the road stretch from Gumri to Leh.
Underlining the importance of the private telecom companies starting their mobile services in the region, the Chairman expressed hope that steps in this regard would go a long way in resolving the issues of poor service quality, connectivity and non-functioning of broadband.
The Chairman directed the General Manager Vindhya Telelinks Limited to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the smooth moment of vehicles from Drass to Kargil due to the laying of OFC. He directed that the company shall carry out the restoration work vis-a-vis the laying of cables.
It was decided in the meeting that Vindhya Telelinks Limited shall submit a Bank Guarantee Bond of Rs. 6 crore to Vijayak as a security deposit, the validity of which shall extend for a period of one year from the date of issuance and the company would re-start the work after obtaining permission from Vijayak after the submission of the bond.
Unanimous decision was taken with regard to Vijayak serving demand notes to Vidhya Telelinks Limited on account of damage done to the road, culvert and other infrastructure pertaining to Vijayak besides the term of restoration to be extended for a period of one year in line with the term of BG bond.
Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor Kargil, Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan, Deputy Commissioner Haji Gulzar Hussain, Chief Engineer, Project Vijayak, S.K Doon, Commander, 762 BRTF Col Rajeev Lohari, General Manager, Vindhya Telelinks Limited Arvinder Pal Singh among other officers were present in the meeting.

KARGIL, OCTOBER 26: Chairman Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali, in presence of Chief Executive Councilor Kargil, Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan, today convened a meeting to review the works being carried out in PHE, I&FC and power sectors in Kargil.
The meeting also reviewed the status of lift water supply schemes under execution in the district. Highlighting the importance of the schemes, the Chairman impressed upon the concerned officers to ensure their timely completion by fulfilling all the infrastructure requirements before the onset of the winter season.
Functioning of lift irrigation at Baroo, Gond-Mangalpore, Shilikchey, Kurbathang, Ando among other schemes were also discussed in the meeting.
Underlining the importance of early start to the said schemes, the Chairman directed the Executive Engineer Mechanical Division and Executive Engineer Electric M&RE to ensure inauguration of the Shilikchey water supply scheme by November 15, 2017. The officers were also directed to test the second stage of the Kurbathang Lift Irrigation scheme and complete its foundation work. It was decided that the first stage of the project will also be inaugurated on November 15.
The Chairman also directed for early completion of tendering process for procurement of pumps for Ando, Mulbekh and other lift water supply schemes in the district. 
Executive Engineer, Electric M&RE, was directed to provide power supply to water supply scheme Ando, Mulbekh as well as to submersible pumps at Lotsum and Pashkum. He was further directed to work in close coordination with the Executive Engineer I&FC Kargil to expedite operability of submersible pumps at Saliskote and New Bus Stand Kargil.
The Chairman further directed the Executive Engineer, Electric M&RE, to ensure provision of power facilities for the Umba area. He was also asked to submit the requirement details of poles, connectors, insulators and conductors within three days and procure the required material in time in order that the power facilities to the area can be provided at an earliest.
Officers of the Power department were also directed to provide additional poles for lift water supply scheme Gond-Mangalpore and to rectify the lines in consultation with the Executive Engineer, PHE Kargil.

Deputy Commissioner, Haji Gulzar Hussain, District Superintending Engineer PWD, J.K Sharma, concerned Executive Engineers of PHE, I&FC, Electric M&RE and Mechanical Division among other concerned officers were present in the meeting.

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 14: Newly renovated meeting hall of Legislative Council at Legislature Complex Srinagar was inaugurated by Chairman Haji Anayat Ali today in the presence of Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Rehman Veeri and Minister for PWD, Naeem Akhtar.
Secretary Legislative Council and Law & Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Majid Bhat was also present on the occasion.
On the occasion, efforts of Chairman LC and Secretary & Council Secretariat staff were lauded and their role to get the meeting hall renovated and fully equipped with the modern technology was appreciated.
After the inauguration ceremony, a meeting of Chairmen of all the House Committees/DRSCs and all MLCs was held under the chairmanship of Haji Anayat Ali.
Haji Anayat Ali stressed upon the members to be punctual in attending the meetings of the different Committees and issued a fixed roaster for conducting the meetings in a time-bound manner.
The members also spoke on occasion and put forth their suggestions before the Chairman for bringing more transparency in the working of the Committees.
During the meeting, it was unanimously decided that participation of special invitees in the meetings would be for meaningful purposes only and not for the purpose of constituting a quorum. Further 90 percent attendance of members in meeting would be must for drawl of salary as per the rules.

Further, for understanding tour/study tour by a Committee, the quorum of the Committee is must and no special invite would be allowed except of the concerned legislator of the area. Besides, it was agreed that presentation of final report of a Committee should be done on time, before the expiry of the term/next session.

Gurezi also extends Eid greetings
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 01: Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali and Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta have facilitated the people of the State on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha.
In their felicitation messages, they said that Jammu and Kashmir is an abode of rich cultural ethos where the people of different religions live together with harmony for centuries. They also prayed for the happiness and well being of the people of the state.

Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Nazir Ahmed Khan Gurezi has also extended greetings to the people of State on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha.