Shopian: In view of the ensuing holy occasions of Shab-e-Qadr, Jumat-ul-Vida and Eid-ul-Fitr, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Shopian, Dr. Sheikh Abdul Aziz Tuesday convened a meeting of concerned officers to take stock of the arrangements put in place for smooth celebrations.
The ADC directed the meeting that adequate stock of essential commodities may be kept available in the district, besides ensuring supply of potable drinking water and proper sanitation in and around the Ziarati Sharief Pinjoora, Arhama and Jamia Masjid.
He asked the departments of Food Safety, FCS&CA Municipal Committee and Legal Metrology to intensify the market checking in the Town and all other markets and take legal action against the violators. He directed the PDD for uninterrupted power supply and directed SMC for installation of street lights at important places in Shopian.
The ADC directed the Health Department to ensure better health care facilities at major congregational places. Similarly, the Animal Husbandry department was asked to arrange the sale of chicken at various places in the district.
He also emphasized on the need to adhere to the SOPs and guidelines issued by the Government strictly in letter in spirit, keeping in view the spike of Covid-19 virus.
The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner, Revenue, Shabaz Ahmed Boda, ASP, CAHO, CO, FCS&CA, Fisheries, PDD, Cooperative, Food Safety and other concerned.
