Revival of MGNREGA activities: DC G’bal inspects various works in block Kangan

Ganderbal: The Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal Wednesday took whirlwind tour of Sub-division Kangan to take stock of MGNREGA activities being carried in the Sub-division.
The DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba, ACR Ganderbal, SDM Kangan, BDO Kangan and other concerned.
During visit the DC inspected various works which have recently resumed including de-silting of major irrigation canals and khuls and took stock of on- going work on development of play field at Chinner, Kangan.
The BDO Kangan informed the DC that most of work has been completed except levelling and fencing from Nallah side which will be taken up soon.
While reviewing the de-silting process the DC urged the BDO that workers should follow the protocols put in place in view of the COVID-19 like maintaining social distancing and wearing face masks. He also asked the SDM Kangan that concerned BMO shall be directed to carry random health audit of workers.
The DC instructed the BDO for completion of de-silting process within the stipulated time frame as agricultural activities have resumed in the Sub-division.
Enroute, the DC also interacted with the people and enquired about the availability of essential commodities in their respective areas. He urged them to follow lockdown with letter and spirit which, which has been imposed for the safety of people.
On the occasion, the farmers met the DC and expressed their gratitude to the District Administration for resuming MGNREGA works especially de-silting of important Canals and khuls in view of approaching Agricultural season. He urged them to follow the government instructions regarding safety in wake of Covid-19 pandemic, while undertaking farming activities.
Meanwhile, the DC also visited the Chinner power receiving station which is being augmented to overcome the unusual power cuts in Kangan areas as most of the households are connected through this receiving station.
The DC directed the concerned to ensure that augmentation work is completed at the earliest, so that people of the area get relief from power crisis especially during the holy month of Ramadan.