Chief Executive Officer DDMA assesses relief, restoration efforts in Ramban Distt

Ramban : Additional Deputy Commissioner Ramban Varunjeet Singh Charak, who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Wednesday chaired a meeting of key departments to review scale of rain and flash-flood induced damage to public infrastructure in the district.
The ADC took stock of damages to both public and private infrastructure, the progress of restoration works and other relevant information pertaining to agriculture and allied sectors.
The meeting was attended by ACR Shokat Hayat Mattoo; CPO Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather; Executive Engineers of PWD, JPDCL, PMGSY and Jal Shakti, Tehsildars and other concerned officers.
The ADC directed Tehsildars to submit compensation cases for losses suffered by affected people in their jurisdictions. They were directed to physically verify the damaged infrastructure, collect pre- and post-damage status reports, and submit cases to provide relief to genuine applicants under SDRF norms.
It was informed that ex-gratia relief has already been provided to the families of the deceased by Chairman DDMA (Deputy Commissioner), while the process of compensating other victims for damages is being carried out on a war footing.
The ADC directed the PWD, JPDCL, PMGSY and Jal Shakti Department to submit detailed reports on damage assessment and restoration of essential supplies and services, public utilities, along with pre- and post-damages as well as restoration works with photographic and videographic evidence. He also instructed all departments to ensure the early restoration of road connectivity and essential services including water and power supply across the district.
The ADC further directed Executive Engineers to ensure that engineers and field staff remain present in their respective areas to expedite restoration works as per the issued directions.