DC Rajouri Reviews Progress of Vibrant Villages; Stresses on Tourism Promotion & Accurate Data Updation

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RAJOURI NOV 22:-Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting in his office chamber to assess the progress of Vibrant Village initiatives in the district. *The meeting focused on multiple developmental parameters, including cultural and historical significance, demographic profiles, existing infrastructure, livelihood enhancement, and tourism potential of the identified Vibrant Villages.*

The review covered key villages including Loharakot, Kalal, Namblan, Pukharni, Sarya, Chowki Handan, among others. The Deputy Commissioner examined the village infrastructure profile, the status of enabling facilities, and ongoing efforts to strengthen livelihood avenues under the programme.

*Highlighting the immense tourism potential of these frontier villages, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need for boloosting tourism-related activities, developing adequate residential facilities for tourists, Improving road connectivity to remote locations, Installing informative and directional signages near tourist spots, and augmenting transportation facilities to ensure seamless movement of visitors*

*He also stressed the importance of accurate and timely data updation, terming it essential for realistic planning, effective implementation, and resource mobilisation under the Vibrant Villages Programme.*

*Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to work in close coordination and ensure that all developmental activities are executed in a time-bound and efficient manner to transform these villages into vibrant hubs of culture, livelihood, and tourism.*

The meeting was attended by ADC Sunderbani Ramkesh Sharma, PO ICDS Harpal Singh, SE PWD Tilak Raj, CPO Maqsood Ahmed, ACD Auqil Naveed, Ex En PWD Nowshera Sarwar Mehmood, and Ex En PHE Nowshera.