Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Aug 11: Advisor to the Governor, K Vijay Kumar today visited Kathua district to review the overall developmental scenario and progress of implementation of various schemes and programmes in key sectors under Centrally sponsored and State sector programme.
The Advisor was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma and IGP Dr SD Singh.
While taking sector wise review of implementation of all components of developmental projects, K Vijay Kumar directed the concerned departments to expedite the pace of work on the ongoing projects so that the targets are achieved well within stipulated time frame without compromising on quality.
The projects which are languishing for want of funds be taken up immediately with the Administrative Department to ensure their completion within the stipulated period, Advisor said and further added that all the ongoing works are to be monitored periodically by the DDC for ensuring the quality of the works. He also pointed out that the concerned departments shall have to achieve targets envisaged for the current financial year in a time bound manner.
The Advisor also reviewed the health scenario in the district and sought area wise details of availability of Doctors, medical staff, critical care ambulances and other medical facilities to the people especially in remote areas. He directed the Medical Superintendent to submit internal assessment report of critical care ambulances and other health facilities. He further asked the concerned functionaries to ensure the proper segregation of the bio-medical waste.
He entrusted upon all the officers for optimal utilization of available resources for completion of all the ongoing projects and implementation of welfare schemes so that desired benefits may reach to the general public. “Be more responsive towards people of the district and address the people’s grievance properly”, he added.
While reviewing the status of PWD sector, the Advisor directed the concerned department to put in committed effort for completion of the work with in fixed timelines.
He asked the PHE Department to take effective measures in the areas affected with water scarcity. PHE Mechanical wing of the district also put forth the issue of having no standby pumping machinery for replacement of worn out of which the Advisor assured that the matter will be looked upon.
Later, Advisor visited Samba to assess the developmental scenario in the district.
Deputy Commissioner Samba, Sushma Chauhan, while making a detailed presentation regarding developmental profile of the district informed the meeting that various initiatives have been taken by the district administration to develop key sectors and briefed about the physical and financial achievements registered in the current fiscal till date.
While reviewing the overall development scenario, the Advisor asked the district administration to focus more on strengthening the road connectivity especially border roads. He also took stock of the construction of individual and community bunkers in the border district.
The Advisor called for launching massive plantation in the district on the retrieved encroached land, state and forest land. He asked the DC to develop play grounds in every block of the district. He also directed the Agriculture department to promote organic farming.
While reviewing the health scenario, the Advisor directed for sufficient availability of anti-rabies vaccines and further asked for strengthening the District Rehabilitation Centre strength by equipping it with the modern physiotherapy equipments.
The Advisor also asked the district administration to focus on “Khelo India”.
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