Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Feb 27: MLA Udhampur East Ranbir Singh Pathania today said that the Government of India stands committed for creating a sense of security in J&K.
“Recent successes of forces in Udhampur and Kishtwar stand testimony to this resolve and the professional acumen and perseverance of belt forces. Zero tolerance towards terrorism is the clear and firm policy of the Modi Government, “Pathania said, asserting that sustained operations by security forces have significantly improved the security situation across remote areas of the region.
The MLA was interacting with people during his visit to Garh Samna Banj, Surara, Madora, Thani, Dhamma, Neeli and adjoining areas. He said there was a time when some of these villages had witnessed militant movement and insecurity but due to the determined efforts of the Indian armed forces, paramilitary forces and J&K Police, the situation has now changed considerably and a sense of confidence has returned among the people.
Earlier, the MLA visited Government Degree College Majalta where he interacted with staff and students and took stock of the newly constructed infrastructure. He also informed that the approach road connecting the college with Dhar Road has been completed and blacktopping will start shortly.
Principal of the college, Dr Shalini Sharma, was also present and apprised the MLA about certain improvements required in the institution. Pathania directed officials that unless all specifications mentioned in the allotment and BOQ are fully complied with by the executing agency, the formal handover of the building should be withheld.
During his tour, Pathania also operationalized a water supply scheme and reviewed works under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The MLA also laid the foundation stone for the road from Dhamma to Thani and issued directions for completion of the Water Supply Scheme at Ghar Dhamma, installation of borewells and repair of defunct motors.
Tehsilsar Majalta Kamini Choudhary, BDO Majalta Nidhi Kralia, TSO Majalta, PHE, PDD, Sports, Education Department representatives and local residents were present during the visit.
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