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RAJOURI, MAY 17:–As a part of the weekly Block Diwas, a public grievance camp was organised at village Lamberi in the Nowshera sub-division which was chaired by DDC Rajouri, Vikas Kundal, IAS.
People and their representatives raised various issues, grievances, and demands related to their respective areas.
Important among the grievances, issues raised include implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission, clearance of MGNREGA liability, desiltation and release of water in Rajal irrigation canal, fresh survey under PMAY to cover left out eligible households, adequate teachers in schools, shortage of drinking water, land compensation for NH144-A, & payment to beneficiaries under State Marriage Assistance Scheme.
In the camp, people were also made aware of the schemes being implemented in the district to promote self-employment and entrepreneurship in different sectors and motivated them to avail the benefits of the same.
“Eight schemes under JJM have been sanctioned for the block,” said Xen JJM.
The DDC, Vikas Kundal assured the public that all their genuine concerns would be redressed in a phased manner & urged the public to work side by side with the district administration for the peace, prosperity, and development of the district.
He highlighted several government schemes/ programs launched for the welfare of people & urged the concerned officials/officers to work in tandem for the prompt delivery of essential services and holistic and sustainable development of the region.
He also asked the concerned officers to “Gear up your field machinery and ensure that the difficulties of the people are addressed and resolved at the earliest” DDC asked officers.
Among the others, DDC Member Seri, Sangeeta Sharma; ADC Nowshera, Kartar Singh besides other district and sectoral officers and sarpanches, & panches attended the event.
Meanwhile, DDC, Vikas Kundal & DDC member Seri block, Sangeeta Sharma laid the foundation stone of the Water Supply Scheme under JJM at Lamberi Upper.
Rs 6.65 crore project will include a bore well and 5000-gallon capacity Rapid Sand Filtration plant which after completion would meet the water scarcity problem in the area.
Speaking at the event, the DDC Vikas Kundal, emphasized the importance of the Water Supply Scheme Lamberi Upper in fulfilling the government’s vision of providing clean drinking water to every household.
The project is expected to benefit a large number of residents in the area, who have been facing water scarcity for a long time.
The DDC also highlighted that a significant number of schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission are currently underway in the district.
“Once these schemes are completed, the water shortage issue in the district will be completely resolved, Said Vikas Kundal.