Resolves public grievances on the spot, assures early redressal of key demands
RAMBAN, JUNE 10: In a continued effort to ensure responsive governance and doorstep delivery of public services, Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today conducted a Public Outreach Programme at Panchayat Seri, Block Ramban, where he listened to the grievances and developmental concerns of local residents and resolved most of the issues on the spot.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local population, who appreciated the Deputy Commissioner’s proactive approach in reaching out to the people and addressing their concerns directly.
Among those present were Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) Shokat Hayat, Assistant Commissioner (Development) Sheraz Ahmed, Chief Medical Officer Dr Kamal Je Zadu, Tehsildar Ramban Deep Kumar, the Assistant Labour Commissioner, the Chief Agriculture Officer, the Lead District Manager, the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer and other senior officers of various departments.
During the interaction, the Deputy Commissioner patiently heard the issues projected by the residents and issued on-the-spot directions to the departments concerned for their prompt resolution. Responding to the demands of the people, he directed the Executive Engineer, JPDCL, to install street lights in Seri Market to improve public convenience and safety. He also instructed the Executive Engineer, Irrigation and Flood Control, to take up the construction of a kull at Kela Mohar and assured the provision of solar lights in the area.
The Deputy Commissioner said a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being prepared for protection works along Seri Nallah under the approved Flood Mitigation Plan to safeguard lives and property from flood-related risks. He further assured the public that their demands regarding the opening of an ATM facility, establishment of a Food Department extension counter and other developmental requirements would be taken up with the authorities concerned for early redressal.
The local residents expressed gratitude to the Deputy Commissioner and the District Administration for sanctioning and executing various developmental works in the area, which have significantly improved public infrastructure and service delivery.
During the programme, the residents highlighted several issues and demands, including the installation of a water filtration plant, improvement in power supply, better road connectivity, construction of a school building, establishment of a health centre, construction of a footbridge and execution of protection works in vulnerable areas.
At the outset, officers from various departments sensitised the people about a range of welfare, developmental, livelihood and social sector schemes being implemented by their respective departments. They encouraged the residents to avail themselves of the benefits of these initiatives and assured full departmental support in addressing their concerns.
