DC Ramban convenes public grievance redressal camp at Natna

Majority of issues resolved on the spot

RAMBAN, Feb 11: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan today convened a public grievance redressal camp at Natna area of Block Rajgarh to listen and address the concerns of the locals.

The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from local residents and delegations from surrounding Panchayats including Ghari, Kumate, Rajgarh and Draman.  The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by ACD Sheraz Ahmed, Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Assistant Director FCS&CA, Assistant Director Employment, CAHO, DSHO, and Executive Engineers of PWD, PMGSY and JPDCL, among others.

After listening patiently to the grievances and developmental concerns projected by the public, the Deputy Commissioner directed for   time-bound and result-oriented resolution by the concerned departments. He instructed the Executive Engineer JPDCL to install steel electric poles in the area to improve the power distribution network and ensure reliable power supply.

Addressing the road connectivity issues, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to take measures for proper maintenance of the Karol–Halla road up to Natna. He also instructed the Executive Engineer PMGSY to examine the pending portion of the road project up to Kumate and ensure installation of crash barriers to enhance road safety.

Responding to the demands related to the health sector, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Chief Medical Officer to deploy a medical team comprising a doctor, paramedical staff, ambulance and essential medicines to provide healthcare services to the residents on a weekly basis. He also stressed the need to strengthen educational facilities in the area to ensure better learning opportunities for students.

The Deputy Commissioner further directed the Flood Control Department to include necessary protection works in their plans. He informed that flood protection works worth ₹20 lakh have already been initiated in recently affected areas and asked officers to assess additional requirements for the protection of vulnerable locations.

En route, the Deputy Commissioner interacted with various deputations and individuals and issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned departments for prompt redressal.

The Deputy Commissioner assured the public that all genuine demands would be addressed in a time-bound manner.