2 Model Cluster Villages being developed in Bandipora

BANDIPORA, MAY 12: District Development Commissioner (DDC), Bandipora, Khursheed Ahmad Sanai today said that two Model Cluster Villages (MCV), with all basic amenities, are being developed in the district at a cost of Rs 10 crore each.

Of these two MCVs, one is being developed in border subdivision Gurez, it was revealed. The DDC was speaking at a meeting convened to review the Action Plan of Tribal Sub Plan.

Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Assistant Commissioner Development, Chief Planning Officer, various Sectoral and district officers were present in the meeting.

The DDC asked officers to work in coordination with each other and ensure that these two MCVs become model for all practical purposes with the availability of all basic facilities like communication, connectivity, water, power, education and health services.

The DDC also asked them to take concrete steps for setting up of a multiple purpose training centre in each MCV, where rural youth will get skill development Training in trades like Handloom, Handicrafts, small industries and food processing.