Rana holds public outreach programme at Bhata Dhurian, assesses public grievances

Mendhar| Sept. 12: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Saturday held a public outreach programme at BhataDhurian, where he interacted with the local residents and listened to their grievances and development related concerns.
The people from the area apprised the Minister of various issues concerning road connectivity, water supply, basic infrastructure and other essential services.
The Minister assured them that their genuine concerns would be taken up with the concerned departments for timely resolution.
The people raised demands pertaining to construction and improvement of school buildings, upgradation of educational institutions, road connectivity, augmentation of water supply, healthcare facilities and other basic infrastructure requirements.
Rana emphasised that regular interaction with people at the grassroots level is essential for understanding their concerns and ensuring that development reaches every section of society.
He said that the government is committed to strengthen the public infrastructure and improving basic amenities, particularly in remote and hilly areas. He directed the concerned officers to examine the issues brought to their notice and take necessary measures for their early resolution.
The Minister also inspected the NH-144 road from Kallar to ShadhraSharief via KamloGali, taking stock of condition of the vital road link and the requirements for its improvement. He reviewed the road connectivity issues along the route and interacted with the officials regarding the measures required to ensure smoother and safer movement of people and traffic.
Rana stressed the need for close coordination among the concerned agencies to address the bottlenecks, expedite necessary works and ensure timely execution of road improvement measures. He called for sustained attention towards streamlining connectivity in the hilly and remote areas, noting that reliable road infrastructure is essential for facilitating access to essential services, supporting local livelihoods and improving the overall quality of life of the people.
He directed the concerned officers to remain responsive to the requirements of the area and ensure that works are taken up in a planned and time-bound manner, keeping in view the difficulties faced by residents due to challenging terrain and connectivity constraints.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma, briefed the Minister on various government schemes and welfare programmes being implemented by the different departments in the district. He also apprised the gathering about the benefits available under these schemes.