Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, June 17: Continuing his extensive tour of earthquake hit far flung areas of district Doda, the Minister for PWD (R&B) and Mechanical Engineering Abdul Majid Wani today visited Dahara and Gundna villages and was given a rousing reception by the people who appreciated his efforts to reach out to common masses in the difficult times.
Accompanied by various district and sectoral officers, the Minister held public Durbars at remote Dhrarah and Gundna villages of district Doda. People presented various demands before him, which included providing of free ration to earthquake victims on equal basis, arranging medical facilities in the region, repairmen of roads, and water supply facilities.
While interacting with people, Wani was critical of the apathetic attitude of officials towards the poor masses. He said that most of the problems in these rural hinterlands exist because the officers do not pay any heed to local problems. He gave on spot instructions to PHE and Rural Development Departments to address the problems of people effectively.
On education and conditions of schools, the Minister said that those teachers and education authorities who are playing with the future of students shall not be spared. He instructed the officials on spot to hold inquiry of poor condition of SSA school buildings and punish the guilty teachers and other persons involved. He retreated that such corrupt practices will not be tolerated.
He assured the people that all the left over habitations will be covered under PMGSY. Mr. Wani cautioned the people to stay away from the communal and divisive forces who are hell bent to disturb the peace and harmony in the region.
Mr wani also laid the foundation stone of model village Gundna for the development of rural infrastructure.
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