Bandipora: The District Administration Bandipora on Wednesday organised Block Diwas under Jan Abhiyan for the Aspirational Block Arin at Shokhbaba Fisheries Farm.
The program was presided over by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr. Owais Ahmed and was attended by DDC Member Arin, Gh Mohiudin; Nodal Officer Coordination Mohammad Ashraf Hakak; JD Planning, Imtiyaz Ahmad; Assistant Commissioner Panchayat, BDO Arin, CEO, Executive Engineers of PHE, R&B, District officers, PRIs and General public.
The locals and PRIs present on the occasion flagged-off various developmental issues pertaining to their area and also highlighted efforts of the District Administration in carrying out works of various developmental projects in the area.
The demands raised by PRIs include Nayabat for Kudara and Surrender areas, accommodation for panchayats, opening of bank branches, ration supply, beautification of Arin Nalah banks, PDD billing queries, issues related to dispensaries, Anganwadi centers, and transportation for students and general public.
The locals also appreciated the coordination between elected representatives and District Administration which resulted in the development of the area on various fronts.
The DC, after patiently listening to the public issues, passed on the directions for redressal of various issues on the spot and also assured time bound redressal of left out issues. He directed the Divisional Forest Officer to prepare DPR for the beautification of Arin Nallah.
Highlighting the motive of grassroots level democracy, The DC urged people to participate in Gram Sabhas and be part of planning for their respective areas.
He urged the PRIs to submit the estimates and plans for timely implementation and completion of various developmental works.
Dr. Owais also urged PRIs to prioritize the works related to education and health as per the requirements of the area.
The DDC member Arin also spoke on the occasion and presented various issues of the area besides appreciating the District Administration for coordination and support provided by all concerned officers.
He also highlighted work done under various schemes of JJM and Rural development.
Dr Owais, on the occasion, reiterated that the district administration is committed for overall development of the district. He said that the issues related to common people stand on priority, and no stone shall be left unturned for the development of people.
