Assures time-bound redressal of public grievances, several issues resolved on the spot
UDHAMPUR, OCTOBER 30: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Ananth Dwivedi today presided over the weekly Block Diwas programme at Panchayat Bilaspur in Block Khoon.
The public outreach programme was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh, PO Poshan Subash Dogra, Assistant Commissioner Development Om Parkash and other senior officers. Former PRI members, along with a large number of residents from Bilaspur and adjoining panchayats, participated in the programme.
During the interaction, former PRI members and locals raised several issues and demands concerning public welfare and essential services. They demanded construction of a bridge, opening of a ration depot, meeting shortage of staff at PHC Khoon, augmentation of drinking water supply, uninterrupted power supply, timely availability of seeds and fertilizers, installation of electricity poles, provision of a hand pump in Thial, measures to improve low voltage problem in Bilaspur, establishment of a dispensary, implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission and construction of boundary walls, among other issues.
Responding to the demands, the DC assured that all genuine grievances would be taken up with the concerned departments and addressed in a time-bound manner.
The DC exhorted officials to work with dedication and commitment to provide people their legitimate entitlements and essential services. He also directed the officers to strengthen awareness among the public about various income-generating and beneficiary-oriented schemes launched by the Government.
Several grievances were resolved on the spot through the intervention and directions of the Deputy Commissioner.
Earlier, officers and officials from various government departments briefed the participants about different government welfare schemes and encouraged eligible people to come forward and avail maximum benefits.
