Lays foundation stone for Flood Protection Bund, inaugurates Water Supply Scheme
KULGAM, JUNE 29: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited Laisoo village in Kulgam district and held an extensive public outreach camp to directly engage with the people and listen to their grievances and developmental concerns.
During the interaction, people from the area projected several developmental demands besides raising their grievances.
The Minister assured the public that all genuine demands would be addressed in a phased and time-bound manner. She said that the administration is well abreast with the area specific development needs and public issues. Every effort is being initiated to satiate the public aspirations through a well knit strategy, she asserted.
On the occasion, the Minister laid the foundation stone for a Flood Protection Bund aimed at safeguarding the area from flood threats and mitigating damage to eagricultural land and public infrastructure.
She also inaugurated a Water Supply Scheme (WSS), which is expected to provide improved access to safe drinking water for the local population and significantly enhance the quality of life of the residents.
Addressing the gathering, Sakeena Itoo emphasized that the public outreach programmes and direct interactions with the people remain central to the government’s approach in ensuring responsive and accountable governance. She appealed the people to ensure maximum participation in such outreach camps so that their issues and concerns are resolved at the earliest.
She exhorted upon the concerned departments to work in close coordination for timely completion of developmental projects in the region. She assured the people that their welfare and development would continue to receive the highest priority.
