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SRINAGAR, JUNE 04:- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired a meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to review developmental issues and ongoing works pertaining to the Sonawari Assembly Constituency, represented by MLA Hilal Akbar Lone.
The meeting was convened to assess the progress of various developmental projects and public welfare initiatives under implementation in the constituency, and to discuss measures for expediting priority works. Detailed deliberations were held on issues relating to civic amenities, infrastructure development, public services and other sectoral requirements raised by the legislator.
During the meeting, the Minister took a comprehensive review of ongoing and proposed works being executed across departments and emphasised the need for close inter-departmental coordination to ensure timely completion of projects and effective service delivery.
The Minister sought details of partially functional schemes and directed officers to undertake upgradation and replacement of pumping machinery wherever necessary. He also took up the matter of desilting of canals and stressed the need for rejuvenation of water bodies, urging a focused approach towards groundwater works. Javed Rana further directed that approved handpumps be executed at the earliest without further delay.
Javed Rana reiterated the Government’s commitment to inclusive and balanced development, stating that public welfare and grassroots development remain at the core of governance. He directed officers to identify and remove bottlenecks hampering the progress of works and ensure prompt redressal of public concerns.
“Accountability, transparency and efficiency must define the execution of every developmental project. Officers must maintain regular monitoring so that the benefits of various schemes reach the people in a time-bound manner,” the Minister said.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Hilal Akbar Lone highlighted several developmental requirements of the constituency and sought early intervention of the concerned departments for their resolution. He stated that timely completion of pending works would bring substantial relief to the local population.
During the meeting, the Minister was informed that 21 Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) schemes in the constituency have been completed and are ready for inauguration. MLA Hilal Akbar Lone stated that these schemes would significantly improve access to safe drinking water across several areas of the constituency, providing much-needed relief to the residents. He expressed hope that the projects would soon be dedicated to the public, enabling people to avail the intended benefits and strengthening the drinking water infrastructure in the region.
The Minister appreciated the progress achieved in the constituency and directed the concerned departments to complete all requisite formalities for operationalisation of the completed projects at the earliest.
The Minister also reviewed the progress of various tribal welfare and development works being undertaken in the constituency. He emphasized the need for effective implementation of schemes aimed at the socio-economic upliftment of tribal communities and directed the concerned departments to ensure timely completion of all ongoing projects.
MLA Hilal Lone raised the issue of timber availability in the constituency and urged the Government to establish a timber sale depot at Sumbal to facilitate easier access to timber for the local population. The Minister directed the concerned officers to examine the proposal and take appropriate action.
The MLA also highlighted the growing menace of wild boars in several areas of the constituency, stating that the increasing population of the animals has caused considerable inconvenience and losses to residents, particularly farmers. The Minister directed the Wildlife Protection Department to assess the situation and explore suitable measures for mitigating the problem.
Hilal Akbar Lone further stressed the need for undertaking desiltation and conservation measures for the Wular Lake to preserve its ecological significance and improve its overall health. He also called for enhanced efforts towards promotion of eco-tourism around the lake, emphasizing its immense potential for generating sustainable livelihood opportunities and boosting the local economy.
The meeting was attended by Chief Conservator of Forests, Kashmir, Director Finance, PHE, Director Planning, PHE, Chief Engineer, Irrigation & Flood Control/Jal Shakti Department, Conservator of Forests, North Kashmir, Regional Wildlife Warden, Kashmir, Superintending Engineer, Hydraulic Division, Bandipora, Divisional Forest Officer, Bandipora, Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Department, Bandipora, Executive Engineer, Irrigation & Flood Control, Bandipora, Executive Engineer, Mechanical, North Sopore, Executive Engineer, Ground Water, Srinagar, and Wildlife Warden, North Kashmir.
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