Shopian : Under the ongoing Jan Abhiyan programme, an orientation cum awareness event was on Fridayorganised by District Mineral Office Shopian.
Khursheed Ahmad, Mineral Officer, Kashmir (visiting Officer) was chief guest on the occasion.
Majid Aziz Bhat, District Mineral Officer (DMO) Shopian and other officials and lease holders participated in the event.
On the occasion, the Chief Guest along with DMO Shopian briefed the gathering regarding e-Marketplace provisioned by the Mining Department and switching over to generation of e-Challans for purchase/procurement of raw material/minor minerals.
A large public gathering along with Lease holders, Stone Crusher holders interacted with the Visiting Officer and put forth their grievances which were promptly addressed by him while issuing directions to all concerned for spot redressal.
He further assured that all genuine demands have been noted and shall be addressed as soon as possible.
The public present on the occasion appreciated the efforts of the Mining department in introducing such revolutionary services in order to procure the minor minerals through online mode.