Excelsior Correspondent
BUDGAM, Sept 7: An Inter Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) deputed by Union Government comprising Col. K.P. Singh, Joint Secretary & Advisor (Ops & Comm), NDMA; Ramavtar Meena, Director, MoRD; Shachi Jain, Director, Ministry of Jal Shakti, M&A Directorate, CWC Jammu; Navin Kumar Chaurasia, Regional Officer, MoRTH, Jammu; Dr. Vikrant Singh, Joint Director, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare; Aarti Singh, Deputy Director, Ministry of Power and Mahesh Kumar Deputy Director Ministry of Finance today visited district Budgam to assess the damages caused by recent flash floods, cloudbursts and landslides
During the visit, the IMCT members held a review meeting attended by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat; other senior officers of district administration, engineers from key departments like PWD (R&B), Jal Shakti (PHE), Irrigation & Flood Control, KPDCL, PMGSY and senior officers of Health, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, FSC, and Revenue departments
During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner presented a detailed overview of the recent flood situation in the district.
After the review meeting, the IMCT, accompanied by the DC Budgam and senior officers including MLA Chadoora Ali Mohammad Dar, visited flood-affected areas in B.K. Pora block, inspecting protection works, dewatering points and restoration efforts. The team also interacted with residents to understand immediate needs and review restoration progress of Panzan bridge, Bus Adda Chadoora, Shalina area and others to make on-spot assessment of the damages and interact with the local population.
The IMCT directed that damage details be compiled department-wise for submission to Government of India.
The DC informed the team that Budgam administration has already initiated both short-term restoration measures and long-term resilience planning.
The IMCT appreciated the efforts of District Administration Budgam in relief and restoration works, and stated that assessment report will be submitted to the Government of India for necessary support.
The IMCT assured that observations and recommendations of team members will be shared with the Government of India to ensure immediate relief as well as long-term resilience planning for Budgam district.
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