Listen to scores
of delegations with their demands, issues; Assures speedy redressal of
grievances
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 24: Continuing the public outreach programme, Advisor K Vijay Kumar
accompanied by Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam today listened to public
grievances at Srinagar and Budgam.
The public
delegations apprised them of the developmental needs of their respective areas
and sought early redressal.
Divisional
Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, DIG Central Kashmir V K Birdi, Deputy
Commissioner Srinagar Dr Abid Rashid and Deputy Commissioner Budgam, DR Sehrish
Asgar were also present during these separate public hearings.
At Budgam,
various deputations and public delegations met the Advisor and raised their
demands particularly regarding augmentation of electricity and potable water
facilities, up-gradation of schools, macadamization of roads, enhancement of
developmental funds, development of playgrounds, indoor stadiums and
establishment of fruit mandi in various areas of the district.
Demanding
widening of Humhama-Budgam Road, Budgam Development Forum said that work on the
said project should be started at the earliest. They also demanded increase in Muharram
funds, construction of indoor stadium and new Building for District Hospital
Budgam, Bus Service for Girls up to GDC Budgam.
A delegation of
Bemina Development & Welfare Forum requested for up-gradation of Goripora
High School, robust drainage system at Khumaini Chowk, construction of
Community Hall, Public Park and Playground, Sumo service between
Budgam-Srinagar through Bemina route and segregation of power feeder for
Khumaini Chowk.
Other delegations
which met the Advisor included Ring Road Association, Numberdar Association,
Samaj Sudhar Committee Humhama and various delegations from Chadoora,
Chrar-e-Shareef, Khansaheb, Beerwah and Budgam who demanded uninterrupted
electricity and water supply, setting of health centers and up-gradation of schools
in their areas.
The Advisor also
met students and youth delegations who raised their demands mainly of better
sports related infrastructural facilities at their schools and other areas in
Budgam.
After listening
to the grievances, the Advisor asked the district administration headed by DC
Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar to look into the issues/demands raised and act
accordingly. He passed on spot directions to the concerned to ensure redressal
of issues on priority.
He directed
officers to ensure completion of pending developmental projects in time, prompt
delivery of public services and speedy redressal of all public grievances.
Chief Secretary
directed the officers to ensure completion of pending developmental projects in
time and ensure prompt delivery of public services.
SSP Budgam,
Tejinder Singh and senior officers of district administration were also present
on the occasion.
Several
delegations also met the Advisor at Srinagar this morning to apprise him about
their concerns, demands and sought his intervention in resolution of the issues
put forth by them.
From
Handicraft/Handloom sector, number of delegations of artisans including Kashmir
Carpet Manufacturers, Kashmir Pashmina Karigar Union, Handmade Copper Engravers
Association, State/National Shilpguru Master Craftsman Association and
representatives of various Handloom Cooperative Societies dealing in Pashmina,
Kani Shawl & Raffal brought their demands and issues in the notice of
government and requested for their early resolution.
On the occasion,
various Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM)
interacted with the Advisor and Chief Secretary and informed them about their
activities and sought help from the government for further expanding their
activity area. They asked for providing marketing centres and dedicated stalls
for selling of their products.
The delegation of
Shehr-e-Khaas Traders Association raised issues pertaining to the development
of the area. They asked for establishment of Primary Health Centre, New Fire
Station and other developmental needs of the area.
Members of
Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) Srinagar also presented their
demands including renovation, up-gradation works at Gurudwara Sahib at Lal
Chowk damaged during floods. They also discussed various other issues for the
development of religious places located in Kashmir as well as their community
members.
A delegation
comprising members of Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Kashmiri Pandit Sangharsh Samiti
and Zeethyar Temple put forth several issues including adequate security
arrangements, maintenance and development of shrines/temples.
A group of
delegation from Naqshbandh Sahib, Dastgeer Sahib, Makhdoom Sahib, Hazratbal
Shrine and Khanqa-e-Moula met the Advisor and requested for development of
these shrines and execution of up-gradation works here.
A group of youth
from Old City Srinagar met the Advisor and requested for providing some
self-employment opportunities ensuring their bright future.
A delegation of
Walnut Artisans called for slashing down the GST rate on Walnut products from
18 % to 5 %, insurance cover for the Walnut artisans, government support in
online selling of products etc.
The delegation
from Nandpora, Dal including of Shikara & Houseboat Owner Association
requested for conservation of Dal Lake, proper rehabilitation plan for Dal
dwellers etc. Chief Secretary while speaking to the members informed that the
government is working on a proper rehabilitation plan for the people residing
in Dal and effective Dal conservation plan is under execution.
The members of
Paper-Machie Association urged the government for revival of this old
traditional art and plan for promotion of Paper-Machie products.
A delegation of
Award-Winning Artisans also met the Advisor and put-forth their demands for
resolution.
Meanwhile
other delegations including Traders Association of Batamaloo, United Quarry
Association, Masjid Committee Eidgah, Masjid Committee, New Colony Eidgah and
few others also interacted with the Advisor and requested for resolution of their
concerns and demands.
Assuring the
delegations after giving them patient hearing, the Advisor said that all issues
that have come to notice during the interaction have been noted and will be
looked into seriously for their resolution. He asked the Deputy Commissioner
Srinagar for speedy redressal of all public grievances and looking into the
issues which were raised by the delegations during the interaction.
All the genuine
issues/demands of the people must be resolved in timely manner, the Advisor said
adding that the people coming to the district administration with their
concerns must be listened to and resolved accordingly. The developmental works
already been initiated needs to be completed in given timeframe which
automatically would lessen the public grievances.
During the public
interaction, Chief Secretary passed on spot instructions to the Deputy
Commissioner and said that within his permissible limit whatever is possible
should be done at the earliest. There are certain demands/issues that can be
resolved at DC level and rest of the concerns would be taken up with the
concerned departments, CS added.
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Syed Abid Rasheed Shah and SSP Srinagar
Imtiaz Ismail Parray were present during the public interaction programme.
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