JK Shanto
SRINAGAR JUNE 11: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today chaired a meeting here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office to review the Block-wise progress of the initiative to develop at least one playfield in every Panchayat of the District.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner , Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Assistant Commissioner Development, Tariq Ahmad, Executive Engineer REW, SDM East, Zuber Ahmad, Tehsildars of Panthachowk, Tehsildar Central Shalteng, Tehsildar Chanapora and other senior officers of Rural Development Department.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of the status of land identification, feasibility assessments, administrative approvals and other preparatory works required for execution of physical works for the development of playfields in all Panchayats across the District.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner was given a Block-wise updates regarding the identification of suitable land and the progress achieved so far under the initiative. He was informed that out of 21 Panchayats across the four blocks of Harwan, Qamarwari, Srinagar and Khonmoh, playfields have already been developed in 10 Panchayats. The remaining Panchayats are at different stages of land identification, feasibility assessment, and approval processes.
The DC directed the concerned Officers to expedite the identification of suitable land in the remaining Panchayats and ensure that all feasibility reports, technical clearances and administrative approvals are completed at the earliest. He stressed the need for close coordination among all stakeholders to achieve the objective of developing at least one playfield in every Panchayat within the prescribed timelines.
Emphasizing the importance of creating quality sports infrastructure at the grassroots level, the DC said that the initiative would provide recreational facilities to local youth and promote sporting activities in rural areas. He also underscored the need for regular monitoring of progress and timely resolution of issues to ensure successful implementation of the project.
