Kohli reviews progress under District Plan

Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, Aug 6: Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Ghani Kohli today chaired a meeting to review physical and financial achievements registered in Doda under district budget for the year 2015-16 and 2016-17.
MLA Doda Shakti Raj Parihar, MLA Bhaderwah Dalip Parihar, Director Sheep Husbandry Sant Ram, Director Fisheries R K Dogra, DC Doda Bhupinder Kumar, Joint Director Animal Husbandry Praveen Gupta, SSP Doda Zahid Manhas besides, district and sectoral heads of various departments attended the meeting.
The DC gave a detailed resume of the achievements registered under various sectors during the current and previous years. He also presented a detailed outlay of various developmental projects taken up under different schemes and projects in the district.
The Minister took detailed review of the performance of all the major departments and called upon the functionaries to work in close coordination for effective implementation of schemes. He stressed upon improving the work culture with special focus on time line completion of developmental works.
Asserting that the present Government is committed to work in a transparent and accountable manner, he asked the administration to ensure delivery of services to the common people at their doorstep.
The Minister directed district and sectoral heads of various departments to consult local MLAs before formulation of projects to ensure need based development. He urged upon the officers to work with dedication to serve the people as any complaint of laxity would invite stringent action.
Stressing upon better surface connectivity and maintenance of roads, Kohli directed R&B, and PMGSY to take up necessary black topping and patch works wherever required. He further directed for early completion of all the under construction bridges by assuring use of quality material and latest technology.
Referring to the huge potential of cattle rearing in the district, the Minister asked the Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department to follow standard procedures to maintain the health of livestock. He further added that the department should provide loans to the unemployed youth for setting up farms in their respective areas.
Speaking on the occasion, the legislators highlighted local demands which mainly included augmentation of drinking water supply, electrification of left out villages, maintenance of roads and timely supply of ration and others.
Responding to the demands, the Minister issued necessary directions to the concerned authorities and asked them to ensure early redressal.