Ramban: Member of Parliament, RajyaSabha, Er. Gulam Ali Khatanaon Tuesday visited Banihal area of district Ramban and chaired a comprehensive meeting of sectoral officers and representatives of NHAI.
TehsildarBanihalImtiyaz Ahmed, Executive Engineer PWD Iqbal Ahmed, BDO BanihalAsif Amin, CDPO Banihal, AEEs of PWD, Jal Shakti and PDD and various other concerned officers attended the meeting.
The MP took a detailed assessment of the ongoing development projects being executed by the Rural Development Department, Jal Shakti, PWD, Social Welfare, Power Development Department and allied departments.
After taking a thorough review of progress made under Central Schemes, the MP urged the officers to provide hassle free services to the people.
The sectoral officers briefed the MP about the status of developmental programmes being implemented in the Ramban district.
Speaking on the occasion, MP Khatana expressed his satisfaction over the pace of progress on the development works. While seeking project wise feedback, he called upon the officers to identify the bottlenecks, if any and take necessary corrective measures to achieve set targets in given timelines.
MP Khatana exhorted the officers to expedite the ongoing works for timely completion and dedication to the public. Asking the officers to remain available for the people and ensure the genuine and timely redressal of their issues and demands, he reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to enhance the quality of life of the people of J&K and ensuring holistic development in all aspects of their lives.
Later, several delegations met the MP and highlighted the issues being faced by them. The MP gave a patient hearing and passed on the spot directions to the concerned officers for early redressal of their grievances.
The NHAI was directed to make a spot assessment in order to address grievances of locals whose land, structure are coming under damages due to earth cutting.
