Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 13: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today undertook an extensive tour of the Marh constituency in Jammu district to assess the progress and impact of key developmental works being executed in the area.
Member of Legislative Assembly, Marh, Surinder Kumar, also participated in the on-site review and highlighted priority issues of the constituency, seeking intervention of the Administrative Department for resolution of important public matters.
The Secretary was accompanied by Director Panchayati Raj J&K, Sham Lal; Director RDD Jammu, Shehnaz Akhter; Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Jammu, Er. Danish Rasool Mir; Assistant Commissioner Panchayat (ACP) Jammu, Mukhtiyar Ahmed and Block Development Officer Marh, Kirandeep Kaur.
During the visit, the dignitaries inspected several completed works at the Bawa Talab Complex and reviewed projects executed under the UT CAPEX programme.
Emphasising durability, quality and public utility, the Secretary directed the field functionaries to strictly adhere to prescribed standards, ensure transparency in execution and complete all sanctioned works within stipulated timelines.
The Secretary also inaugurated a Community Sanitation Complex at Jhiri Temple, Kalyanpur.
The Secretary also laid the foundation stone for Dewat Complex at Ganguchak Panchayat to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 53.13 lakh.
Additionally, a newly constructed Panchayat Ghar at Panchayat Sari Rakhwalan, Marh, built at a cost of Rs 30 lakh, was also inaugurated. The facility is expected to further improve the functioning of local self-governance.
Interacting with the local residents and former PRI representatives, the Secretary patiently listened to their concerns and suggestions related to ongoing and future development initiatives. He assured them that all the genuine public issues would be addressed on priority. He directed the officers to remain accessible to the public, conduct regular field inspections and ensure that planning and execution reflect local needs.
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