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KATHUA, Apr 18: Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma today conducted a public outreach programme at Dhar Mahanpur and listened to a wide range of grievances and demands projected by the local residents.
Public highlighted the damaged Kholi Talai–Katham road, pending land compensation and demanded a 6 km Naili–Katham road.
Residents of Dhar Korah Panchayat sought water supply renovation, veterinary and allopathic hospitals and restoration of the Zero Morh–Sanganghat road closed since flash floods. They also raised staff shortages at HSS Dhar Mahanpur and UPS Kohar and called for upgraded electric infrastructure.
MLA Basohli, Darshan Singh while addressing the gathering informed that the matter of school upgradation has been taken up with the Education Minister, addressing staff shortages flagged by locals. He assured that issues slowing the Jal Jeevan Mission including water supply concerns, will be resolved soon and added that ration card bifurcation is under consideration with the Centre Government.
He announced an ambulance from CDF and an RDD building under the Capex plan, while stressing prompt redressal of road, power and other public grievances and seeking people’s cooperation.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner assured that all genuine demands would be looked into and resolved in a time-bound manner.
Regarding the healthcare centre at Sanganghat, the Deputy Commissioner informed that he has personally visited the site and the land dispute will be resolved shortly. On the issue of shortage of staff in schools, he directed the Chief Education Officer to rationalize teaching staff as per requirement.
With regard to the vacant post of veterinary doctor, the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, ordered on-the-spot posting of a doctor, thereby resolving the issue.
Taking note of road sliding issues, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Irrigation and Flood Control Department to install crates to prevent further damage. Regarding the demand for opening a J&K Bank branch, he asked the bank authorities to explore a suitable site in consultation with the local population.
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