People from Banihal, Tral, Mulnag, Padshahi Bagh
also meet Mehbooba; CM assures appropriate action on their demands
SRINAGAR, JUNE 15: Numerous deputations from different walks of
life called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today. They brought
their difficulties into her notice and sought their redressal.
A deputation of residents of Tral town demanded pacing up of works
at the Khanqah i Faiz Panah of Hazrat Ameer i Kabir(R. A.) and putting
Nagberan, Gufkral and Nagbal areas on the tourism map of the valley. They also
demanded setting up of a medicinal plant institute and girls college in the
town.
A deputation of employees of Public sector undertakings sought
formulation of a comprehensive policy for the revival or merger of PSUs in the
State. They also demanded adoption of a uniform policy in terms of welfare
measures, wages and regularisation among the employees of all PSUs. Another
deputation of the employees of SRTC sought adequate financial package to the
corporation for buying new vehicles. They also demanded clearance of dues of
the corporation by various Departments and agencies.
A deputation of KAS officers sought removal of stagnation in
promotions for the members of the service. A deputation of Graduate engineers
also sought better cadre management of their service. Another deputation
of lecturers sought parity in their pay scales with other services.
A deputation from Aishmuqam sought augmentation of health
facilities in the area besides starting work on the proposed degree college
there.
Deputation of people from Padshahi Bagh, Natipora demanded
installation of more dewatering pumps in the area to drain out excess water
during rains. They also sought upgradation of the local filtration plant.
Another deputation of the people from Bemina demanded desilting of the drains
in their area, setting up of a fire station and pacing up of work on the
Children's hospital.
Interacting with a deputation of officers of Cultural Academy, the
Chief Minister appreciated the documentation of culture and heritage through
its various journals.
Talking to a deputation of traders, Mehbooba Mufti said her
Government has started a process of wider consultations to reach a consensus on
GST implementation in the State. She said the interests of every section,
importantly traders and business community, would be kept in mind before
arriving at a decision in this regard.
Deputation of labour workers sought strict
execution of various welfare schemes for labour class in the State by Buildings
& Construction Workers Board.
A deputation of residents of migrant colony,
Sheikhpora demanded streamlining the allotment of residential quarters and
adequate sanitation in their colony. Another deputation from Takia Behram Shah
sought widening of Poshwara road and early completion of the bridge. A
deputation of wood suppliers union demanded release of pending flood relief in
their favour.
Deputations from Neel, Banihal and Mulnag,
Harwan also met the Chief Minister and sought upgradation of roads in their
areas and augmentation of health, ration and drinking water facilities.
Several other deputations of ISM doctors, faculty members of SKIMS
Medical College, Bemina, daily wagers of JK Bank, non-teaching staff of
colleges, employees of Revenue Department, members of Water Sports Association,
shopkeepers of Dr. Ali Jan Plaza, litho newspaper owners and residents of
Hazratbal also met the Chief Minister and apprised her of their demands and
difficulties.
The Chief Minister assured them that appropriate action would be
initiated on their demands by the Government.
