Kupwara: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Imam Din Wednesday visited Handwara subdivision to take stock of development activities being carried out in the subdivision.
The DC was accompanied by District Development Council Member Rajwar, Mir Sulimaan and other concerned officers.
The DC inspected Solid Liquid Resource Management (SLRM) at Bakhiaker, coming up at a cost of Rs 40 lakh. He was informed that the SLRM is a unique waste management asset, first of its kind in the area.
He also visited Khaipora in Rajwar Handwara and inspected Agriculture Farm, Mini Stadium and Administrative Complex and expressed his gratitude for developing the area on modern lines.
The DC announced that the Agriculture Farm shall be upgraded with more 5 kanal of land, raising its value up to 10 kanals. He said that the Agriculture Farm shall become an asset in the area which will work as a training centre for farmers, apart from yielding a high variety of different vegetable seeds and crops.
He said that the farm will provide an alternate income source in the Agriculture sector. He also congratulated local administration and all stakeholders for their best efforts in developing the barea.
Later, the DC convened a meeting with Additional Deputy Commissioner, Handwara and reviewed the developmental profile of the subdivision.
