DDC Ang holds public darbars at Marhama, Sirhama

Anantnag: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Anantnag, Dr. Piyush Singla Tuesday held mega Public/Awami Darbars at Marhama and Sirhama of Bijbehara constituency, here.
On the occasion, large number of local people alongwith their delegations comprising of elected local public representatives (DDCs, PRI members), prominent civil society and Auqaf members besides religious leaders participated.
Addressing the gatherings at both places, the DDC said that District Adminstration is committed for prompt redressal of genuine public grievance and demands. He said that sign of a progressive society is that its members come together and work out best solutions for all problems besides making plans in tune with their aspirations of development and welfare.
Dr. Singla called upon the senior citizens of the area to play vital role for getting rid of the drug menace among youth adding families and society must compliment the efforts of enforcement agencies.
Highlighting the Pro-Youth initiatives of the Govt., the DDC said that the Youth Clubs that will come at every place will engage and empower youth through various activities.
Sr. Superintendent of Police, Imtiyaz Hussain also adressed the Darbars. He sought cooperation from public for channelising the energy of youth towards nation building besides making their lives progressive.
Hussain, on the occassion, retierated his committment for eradicating the drug menace from the area adding that with sustained efforts of authorities and timely support from locals, appreciable success has been achieved so far.
At Marhama, several demands were raised which include construction of roads, maintenance and replacement of electric lines and poles, desilting of village canals, fencing of Panchayat Ghars, upgradation of PHC and schools, flood protection bunds, etc.
The representatives of Tribal Communities put forth the demands of Gujar Bastis of the area.
Similar issues were raised in Sirhama where DDC Member Dachnipora Nisar Ahmad apprised the officers about their demands.
The DDC gave a patient ear to all the delegations and individuals and assured that all their genuine demands will be redressed in due course of time.
The Darbars were also attended by ADDC, ACD, SDM Bijbehara, SEs Hydraulic and PDD, Tehsildar Bijbehara, Xens of Irrigation, Jal Shakti, PDD and other officers.