Day: November 19, 2024

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RAJOURI, NOV 19: As part of the ongoing 71st Cooperative Week celebrations, the Cooperative Department Rajouri, in collaboration with the Cooperative Marketing Society Rajouri, organized a district-level programme today. The event was marked by enthusiasm and active participation from various stakeholders.
MLA Rajouri Iftikhar Ahmed, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while ADDC Dr. RK Thapa, attended as the Guest of Honour.
The programme commenced with the hoisting of the cooperative flag by the MLA followed by inspection of the stalls displayed by cooperative societies from across the district.

In His address, MLA Iftikhar Ahmed described the cooperative movement as a people-centric initiative and highlighted its relevance to the general public. He urged all attendees to contribute to the movement. He called upon the Cooperative Department to promote the “One District, One Product” initiative under its aegis. The MLA stressed the potential of cooperatives to generate employment for the youth and directed the department to organize regular awareness camps to educate the masses about cooperative opportunities.

The ADDC elaborated on the concept of the cooperative movement, emphasizing its importance in fostering community development and economic growth.
He encouraged participants to actively engage in cooperative activities and directed the Cooperative Department to take concrete steps to safeguard cooperative assets in the district.
Earlier, Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies welcomed the dignitaries and participants.

A series of speeches by representatives from cooperative societies highlighted the rich history, achievements, challenges, and future prospects of the cooperative movement.

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KALAKOTE, NOV 19: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, who is on a week-long tour of the Pir Panjal Region, received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the residents of Kalakote today.
The Minister’s visit was preceded by a meeting with officers at Sunderbani earlier in the day.At the Dak Bungalow in Kalakote, the Minister held a public darbar to directly engage with the people and address their concerns.

The gathering saw residents raising issues primarily related to the Jal Shakti Department, implementation of the Forest Rights Act, and demands for improved road connectivity in certain areas.
Expressing gratitude for the grand reception, Minister Rana reassured the public of the government’s unwavering commitment to resolving their grievances. He emphasized that all issues, including those pertaining to the Jal Shakti Department and the Forest Rights Act, would be addressed in a phased and systematic manner.

Javed Rana affirmed the government’s dedication to implementing the Forest Rights Act in letter and spirit, ensuring justice for all stakeholders.
“Our government is committed to serving the people. We are focused on delivering services at the doorstep to ensure ease and accessibility for the public,” he said.

During the darbar, Minister issued specific directions to ensure swift action on critical issues:
ADC Kalakote was directed to submit a list of developmental works that have been halted due to any hurdles.
Instructions were issued to resolve the land compensation issue of the Gujjar Hostel at the earliest.

Furthermore, a directive was given to submit a list of families who are landless so that 5 marla plots can be allotted to them for construction under the PMAY scheme. Assurances were made that the issue of electricity bills raised by the public would be resolved promptly.

The Superintending Engineer (SE) was directed to expedite the completion of borewells/dug wells in the area.

As part of his commitment to promoting environmental conservation, Minister Rana also distributed plants to the public during his visit, encouraging the community to actively participate in afforestation efforts.
Javed Rana’s visit to Kalakote reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to connect with people at the grassroots level and address their concerns effectively.
The public appreciated his proactive approach and expressed hope for the timely redressal of their issues.

The event was attended by senior officers of the district administration, who took note of the public’s grievances and assured their cooperation in resolving them.

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SUNDERBANI, NOV 19: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today arrived in Sunderbani/Kalakote beginning his week-long tour of Pir Panjal region.

At Sunderbani, the Minister interacted with the officers of Jal Shakti Department and enquired about the status of water supply to the people of the said area. He directed the officers to ensure that adequate and safe drinking water is supplied to the people.

Rana also enquired about claims settlement under FRA in the area, stating that Forest Rights Act (FRA) give forest-dwelling communities the right to live in and protect their forests and to use forest resources for their livelihood and culture. It also gives them a stake in the sustainable management of forest resources, he added.

Rana elaborated that FRA help to reduce poverty and inequality among forest-dwelling communities by improving their access to land and resources. The main aim is to end injustice and protect forest dwellers from unlawful evictions and displacement, he asserted

The Minister laid emphasis on Title rights, Use rights, Relief and development rights, and Forest management rights.

No: PR/DI/24/1479/

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RAJOURI, NOV 19: A comprehensive mock exercise on disaster preparedness was conducted today at the District Police Line, Rajouri, under the guidance of DC Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma and under close supervision of Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajiv Khajuria- who is also CEO of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).

Emphasizing the importance of inter-departmental coordination in managing disasters, the ADC highlighted the need for regular training and preparedness to mitigate the impact of calamities.

The exercise was conducted by the 13 Battalion National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) under the leadership of Assistant Commandant Parveen Singh Charak. The program included demonstrations and hands-on training on Safety measures during earthquakes, Firefighting techniques, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), School safety programs, Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue (CSSR), Medical First Response (MFR), Rope rafting, Use of specialized disaster management equipment

The event witnessed active participation from various departments, schools, and organizations, ensuring a collaborative approach to disaster management. Officers present at the mock exercise included:

Assistant Director, Forest Protection Force, Assistant Director, Fire and Emergency Services, Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), Executive Engineer, JPDCL, Executive Engineer, I&FC, Deputy Superintendent of Police, SDRF (Civil Defence/Home Guard), Chief Warden, Civil Defence

Additionally, students and teachers from various institutions, including ANMT Health School (Jawahar Nagar), Police Public School (Rajouri), and Government Boys Higher Secondary School (Rajouri), participated in the event. Representatives from the Health Department, Sheep Husbandry Department, and Animal Husbandry Department were also present, alongside officers from the 225 Field Regiment of the Indian Army and personnel from the Police Line, Rajouri.

The exercise served as a critical platform for enhancing disaster response capabilities and raising awareness about safety protocols among citizens and officials alike. Speaking at the event, ADC Rajouri appreciated the efforts of NDRF and all stakeholders, urging continued vigilance and preparedness in the face of potential disasters.

NO: PR/DDI/J/3400//