Excelsior Correspondent
Ramban, Nov 20: To assess the damage besides exploring the possibility to restore road connectivity , Chairperson, District Development Council, Dr Shamshad Shan and Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mussarat Islam today jointly visited sinking area of Kanga- Bathni road via Gandhri at kilometer 7 which has been damaged due to massive land slide.
DDC Councillor, Shamim Akther, Tehsildar Rafiq Ahmed, Executive Engineer PMGSY, Arvind Kumar, PRIs and other officers were also present on the occasion.
After spot inspection besides discussing the prevailing situation with the DDC Chairperson, Councilor and other public representatives, the DC assured that the District Administration is monitoring the restoration operations and essential supply position besides making a provision for essential supplies through transshipment. The DC also directed the ARTO to make transship arrangements to facilitate the people of the areas.
The Deputy Commissioner directed Executive Engineer PMGSY to immediately start the work at the sinking road stretch for restoration of light motor vehicle movement to connect Gandhari block with district headquarter through road link. He informed that a team of experts from IIT Roorkee will examine the spot soon to make a plan for its permanent restoration.
The DC informed Bathni village to be developed as a tourist village which will boost the economic activities in the area. He also advised the farmers to adopt Horticulture and other allied activities to take maximum benefit of the Government sponsored schemes.
Later, DDC Chairperson and Deputy Commissioner also interacted with the people at Gandhari and listened to their issues. The Executive Engineer assured the public that the PMGSY department will take over the Kanga -Gandhri road for its up-gradation.
Meanwhile, the Chairperson urged the Government to re-sanction 17 Km long Kanga- Bathni road via Gandhri under PMGSY for its up-gradation. Assuring the people, the Chairperson said that she will take up the issue with higher authorities to fulfill the aspirations of the people of Block Gandhri on the development front.
The Chairperson informed that all the issues of public interest pertaining to Gandhari block have already been highlighted by her on priority basis during public outreach programmes of Union ministers and Back to village programme phase-4.
Earlier, DDC Councillor, Shamim Akther and other PRIs highlighted various issues of public interest including Ambulance for Gandhri Block, road connectivity between Gandhri and Tanger village etc.
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