Diplomat Desk
Kishtwar, DD, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar,Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan (JKAS), today conducted the weekly Block Diwas programme at Higher Secondary School (HSS) Binoon, Block Bonjwah, where he listened to public grievances and assured time-bound redressal of genuine concerns.
During the camp, various delegations raised demands, including local infrastructure Development, Upgradation and repair of schools, sanctioning of a Government Degree College in the area, timely payment and work completion under MGNREGA, Replacement of electric poles, augmentation of power sub-stations, and completion of ongoing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) schemes.
Besides people demanded the Staff rationalization in schools, hospitals, and government offices, Filling of potholes on roads, repair of the Pashala-Tipri and other road, and expediting PMGSY projects for left-out villages with population over 250 households.
Other Public Issues included updation of ration cards, enhancement of tourism infrastructure, and legal action against those responsible for forest fires.
DC Kishtwar directed concerned departments to take immediate action and submit compliance reports. He emphasized public participation in governance and assured that the district administration remains accessible to address any service-related grievances.
Highlighting key developmental initiatives, DC Kishtwar urged locals to participate in the ongoing PMAY survey to ensure all leftout eligible beneficiaries are registered. He also directed PMGSY authorities to expedite work on sanctioned road projects for timely completion and those contractors who fail to execute work shall be debarred and blacklisted.
Recognizing the tourism potential of the region, he assured the organization of the Summer Festival at Bonjwah to boost local tourism.
DC Kishtwar also disclosed the plan for the month long sports activities to be held under ongoing Sansad Khel Yojna in the Devigol area of Bonjwah.Besides Bank mela for financial literacy of local and Health camps for free medical check up will be conducted at the doorstep of Bonjwah people.
He also discussed the Model Panchayat initiative,talking about all 85 schemes in each 13 designated panchayats, one in every block and to intensify Nasha Mukht Bharat camaign and TB eradication program during his address.
These model panchayats aimed at replicating successful governance models across other panchayats.He urged people to take benefits of Govt schemes like HADP and special mention of ongoing PM Surya ghar muft bijli yojana.
DC Kishtwar stressed focusing on water conservation, soil conservation under MGNREGA in upcoming plans.
On the sidelines of the camp,Motor Vehicle Department Kishtwar conducted a medical camp for drivers. Various departments installed stalls to showcase government schemes and initiatives, which were inspected by DC Kishtwar.
Pertinent to mention that during 5 months tenure,DC toured every tehsil and held public grievances redressal camps in all sub divisions and tehsil including far flung Marwah and DC said it will be a routine feature of the administration.
Today’s event witnessed the presence of DDC members, SSP Kishtwar Sh. Javid Iqbal (JKPS), DPO ICDS, ACD Kishtwar, DSWO, AD FCS&CA, CAO, Executive Engineers (Jal Shakti), ARTO, AD Handicrafts, DFO, BDO, and other Block and Tehsil level officers.DD
