Div Commissioner Jammu visits sunderbani during Back2village programme

Rajouri ,24June: As a part of ambitious Back to Village programme launched by the governor administration in the state, Sh Sanjeev Verma, Divisional Commissioner Jammu today visited Bajwal Lower A and Lower kangri panchayat of block Sunderbani of district Rajouri.

Div Comm interacted with the frontline workers PRI members,senior citizens and listened to the grievances and issues raised by the general public. On the occasion the public apprised the visiting officer that there is need for augmentation in power supply, sanctioning of new water supply schemes, upgradation of roads and other developmental works.They requested that their genuine demands should be projected before the higher authorities.

Div Comm threw light on the ambitious programme said that the main aim of the programme is to take the first hand appraisal of the grievances of the general public and to ensure that public takes part in developmental activities which are meant for their well being so that the idea of participatory planning becomes a reality. He also said that the programme will energise the panchayats and strengthen the governance at the grass root evel.

He advised the general public that a rational planning is the need of the hour,while planning any annual action plan priority should be done to conserve the water like rain water harvesting.He also advised them to plant more trees so that groundwater table can be regenerated.He also asked for growing cash crops which will further increase the per capita income of the farmers.He also stressed for hemp cultivation in the area as the climate seems to be suitable.

He also took stock of public delivery system, functioning of the Anagwandi centres mid day meal schemes and developmental works being executed by different departments like PWD, PDD and others through the discussion with the frontline workers and also got feedback from the PRI members.

A number of works have been inaugurated by the visiting officers in presence of the DIv Comm.
Div Comm assured the public that the government will take necessary steps in the improvement of the public delivery system through the feedback gathered from Back2village programme.

He also said that the governor administration is committed to provide all the basic minimum facilities at the doorstep of the general public.