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SHYAM SOOD
RAJOURI NOVEMBER 09:–Inhabitants of Panchayat Rajnagar Upper of Budhal Block New expressed resentment as officials from important departments skipped the 1st round of transformative Back to Village Pahse-5 (B2V5) that commenced in 104 Panchayats across Rajouri district on Thursday.
According to reports, people alleged that Panchayat Rajnagar Upper has been neglected by various departments as far as developmental works are concerned and the officers/officials who skipped B2V5 event were to face the wrath of the people.
Dr. Iqbal Malik, BMO Nowshera, who was the Visiting Officer for Panchayat Rajnagar Upper of Budhal Block New, also confirmed that officers/officials from most of the important departments skipped the B2V5 and the problems/grievances of the people related to these departments couldn’t be redressed.
“Due to the absence of officers/officials from these departments, many issues related to developmental activities and individual-oriented social schemes are pending,” said Visiting Officer.
The Visting Officers shall stay in their respective Panchayats tonight and continue their scheduled activities tomorrow.
Visiting Officer, Dr. Iqbal Malik has appealed to the concerned authorities (District Heads of Departments) to issue instructions to the concerned officers/officials to be present at the venue of B2V5 Program tomorrow at Panchayat Rajnagar Upper (Budhal New Block) for the smooth conduct of B2V5 and for the redressal of people’s problems/grievances.
The important departments whose officers/officials skipped the first round of B2V5-Phase include PWD(R&B), Health, Education, Forest, Social Welfare, Irrigation & Flood Control, Animal /Sheep Husbandry, Youth Sport Services, Agriculture, Sericulture, Horticulture, Floriculture, Fisheries, Bank, etc.