Javed Rana Engages with Delegations, Addresses Public Grievances

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JAMMU JANUARY 21:-Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today held an extensive public outreach at the Civil Secretariat, where he met a large number of delegations and patiently listened to their grievances and demands.

During the interactions, the delegations raised a range of issues, with primary emphasis on drinking water supply, restoration of infrastructure damaged during recent floods, and other local development concerns. A delegation from the Doongian–Bhatindi area, led by Liaqat Ali, highlighted the acute shortage of potable water in the locality and urged the Minister to ensure early and effective redressal of the issue.

Several legislators also called on the Minister and discussed matters pertaining to their respective constituencies. These included Arjun Raju, Javaid Hussain Beigh, Irshad Rasool Kar, and Abdul Majid Bhat.

The MLAs underscored issues related to the implementation of water supply schemes, expediting post-flood restoration works, and ensuring the timely execution of ongoing and proposed development projects.

A joint delegation of Block Secretaries and Block Presidents of the National Conference, led by Shamshad Begum, met the Minister and brought to his notice various administrative and grassroots-level challenges.

The delegation sought government intervention to address issues impacting public service delivery at the block and village levels.

In a separate meeting, a delegation led by the Forest Employees Association presented long-pending service-related demands.

These included the removal of pay anomalies, release of two-and-a-half days’ extra salary, and the grant of risk allowance, citing the hazardous nature of their duties and working conditions.

The Minister assured all delegations that their genuine grievances would be examined on priority and that necessary directions would be issued to the concerned departments for time-bound resolution.

He reiterated Omar Abdullah government’s firm commitment to strengthening basic services, speeding up development works, and ensuring justice and welfare for employees as well as the public at large.