Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 19: MLA Bishnah, Dr Rajeev Bhagat convened an urgent meeting today at Patyari in Bishnah, bringing together key officials from the Jal Shakti Department (PHE/Mechanical Divisions) and the Public Works Department (R&B) to address severe public grievances regarding damaged roads and water supply failures.
The meeting, attended by Executive Engineers Kulwant Singh (PHE Mechanical), Rashpal Singh (Jal Shakti Rural), and Assistant Executive Engineer Rafiq Choudhary (PWD), focused heavily on the failure to restore roads and lanes following the laying and repair of water pipes.
MLA expressed his displeasure over the poor coordination between the Jal Shakti (Civil and Mechanical) and PWD wings, which has resulted in numerous roads being left damaged after pipe-laying work or due to persistent leakage. He sought a detailed explanation for the ongoing practice of leaving roads in a dilapidated state, causing significant inconvenience to the public. He also requested an immediate status update on emergency repair works carried out after the recent flash floods.
A major part of the discussion revolved around the status of schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Dr Bhagat demanded precise figures on the total number of JJM schemes taken up in the constituency, number of schemes that have been commissioned (completed and functional) and the number of schemes that are still pending. The schemes that have become defunct due to mechanical issues, requesting full details of the required mechanical works.
MLA also reviewed the progress of key infrastructure projects under the CRF and NABARD funding for bridges and roads.
Addressing specific local issues Bhagat raised the alarming issue of the lack of potable water supply in Ward No. 6, Bishnah Town, and the situation in Harsa Dabber, Amin Nagar, where residents have connections but receive no potable water. Officials were directed to provide the reason for these failures and propose immediate solution.
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