DC Bla takes stock of Bird flu mitigation measures

Barmulla: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Bupinder Kumar Monday chaired a meeting of concerned officers to take stock of various mitigation efforts launched by the district administration to curb spread of Bird flu infection in the district.
On the occasion, a threadbare discussion on the subject was held wherein the DC directed the concerned authorities to strengthen surveillance mechanisms in affected areas so that appropriate measures are taken in case of any exigency. He also directed them to conduct random sampling and stressed for working in coordination for intensifying surveillance within the notified zones.
Meanwhile, DC also directed the disinfection process in vulnerable areas so that the risk of infection spread is mitigated. He also directed to ensure that the requisite guidelines issued, are followed in letter and spirit so as to safeguard the poultry birds and human lives from the infection.
SSP Baramulla Ab Qayoom, JDP, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, CMO, ACD and various other concerned officers were present in the meeting.
DC Bla reviews implementation of SEHAT Health Insurance scheme
Barmullah: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Bupinder Kumar Monday chaired a meeting of concerned officers to review the progress of enrolments made under the SEHAT health insurance scheme in the district.
On the occasion, DC took a detailed review of various necessary aspects associated with the scheme wherein he emphasized upon the concerned officers to work in coordination and synergy so that the desired results are achieved. He directed to speed up the enrollment process and cover every beneficiary within its ambit.
The DC also directed to launch an awareness campaign so that people are educated at grass roots level about its benefits. He added that every effort shall be made in order to percolate the benefits of the scheme at ground level.
Joint Director Planning, Chief Medical Officer, ACD, DHO, Block Medical Officers and other concerned were present in the meeting.