Public Darbar Vital in Facilitating Dialogue for Enhanced Policy Formulation: Mandeep Kaur

Samba : Commissioner Secretary, Housing & Urban Development Department, MandeepKaur on Saturday, presided over a grand Public Darbar at Bari Brahmana.
In her address, MandeepKaur underscored the importance of the Public Darbar in bridging gaps among various stakeholders for more effective policy formulation. Recognizing the impact of this forum, she assured the community that the recorded issues would play a vital role in the planning process and pledged to address their concerns through coordinated efforts with relevant departments.
“The Public Darbar is a vital platform for engaging with citizens and understanding their needs and aspirations. We are committed to delivering on our promises and ensuring the welfare of the people of the district,” stated Commissioner Secretary.
She also emphasized the pivotal role of public support, particularly from women, in achieving the vision of a Swacch Bharat. She called for active enforcement and supervision of public to realize this vision.
During the interaction, various concerns and demands were voiced by the public. Some prominent demands included blacklisting of contractors with incomplete works, repairs of government school, improvement of drainage systems in BassiKalan and proper sanitation and water drainage in Ward 2 industrial area.
Other issues raised encompassed the congestion of roads, increasing strength of SafaiKaramchari, efficient pension disbursement, and the demand for on-the-spot camps to address pension issues.
During the darbar, MandeepKaur flagged off road sweeping vehicles provided by Power Grid Corporation to ULBs in the District Samba, showcasing a commitment to sanitation and cleanliness in urban areas.
She also paid a visit to Material Recovery Facility, Bari Brahmana and inspected door to door collection system and site of J&K Housing Board in Birpuralongwith the Revenue officials of District Samba
Commissioner Secretary also distributed certificates to participants of the AmritKalashyatra. She also handed over GrahPravesh keys to PMAY(U) beneficiaries and beneficiaries of the PM-SVANidhi Scheme, as well as those associated with the Fisheries Department. She also felicitates Beneficiaries under HADP.
DC Samba Abhishek Sharma; Director ULB Puneet Sharma; DDC members, Asha Rani and Suriya Begum and senior officers of District Administration were also present during the darbar.