Kathua: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh Saturday asserted that providing basic amenities to the people was prime concern of Government.
The Dy CM was speaking at a public grievance redressal camp here at Billawar which was attended by people from village Bhaddu, Marhoon, Baggan, Katli, Dewal, Mandli, Kishanpur, Dadwara, Ramkot and Thainthoo.
The camp was convened by the Dy CM as part of the government’s endures to provide effective and transparent governance to the people living in remote areas.
The people projected various demands seeking repair of existing and construction of new roads, augmentation of PHE and PDD infra, posting of adequate staff and upgrading of infrastructure in schools, introduction of more trades in ITI, clearance of MGNREGA liabilities, separation of ration card, adequate mobile towers, filling vacant posts of Doctors and upgrading of medical infrastructure.
Dr Nirmal Singh gave a patient hearing and assured to resolve their issues on priority. He also said extending basic amenities to the people living in far of places was the prime concern of the State dispensation. He further said for consolidating PDD infra Rs 4 Crores have been spent in Billawar constituency. He said augmentation was done to overcome problem of low voltage and power breakdowns. He also directed the concerned authorities to keep close check on illegal PDD connections and deal with the defaulters with iron hand. He asked the PDD to motivate the offenders to pay their PDD dues on time.
Responding to the demand for augmentation of drinking water, Dr Nirmal Singh exhorted upon the PHE engineers to formulate a comprehensive plan as per the topography of the area to utilize the natural water sources and divert the excess water to the areas having inadequate water supply. He also encouraged the locals to participate pro actively in the planning of development works and come with innovative ideas.
A deputation of PHE casual workers also met Dy CM and projected their demands. The Dy CM assured them that the State Govt. is already deliberating on their issues.
Earlier, the Dy CM participated in the plantation drive at Govt. Higher Secondary School, Billawar. He also interacted with the students and appealed them to understand the concepts of a subject rather than mugging up the facts.
Dy CM asked the teaching fraternity to encourage interactive learning among the students and engage them through innovative methods.
SDM Billawar, SDPO Basohli, BDOs, Tehsildars, Engineers, TSO, social activist Mamta Singh and prominent citizens were also present on the occasion.
