Rana listens to public grievances in Mendhar, stresses last-mile healthcare delivery through Mobile Medical Units

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MENDHAR, MAY 17:– Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today interacted with several delegations from different areas of Mendhar and listened to their grievances, demands and developmental concerns.

The residents raised a range of issues including settlement of Forest Rights Act claims, deployment of mobile teachers in schools, macadamisation of roads and installation of street lights. They urged the Minister to expedite disposal of long-pending FRA cases and ensure that tribal and forest-dwelling communities receive their rightful entitlements. The delegations also sought deployment of mobile teachers to address staff shortages and improvement of road connectivity and street lighting in the area.

The Minister assured that all genuine demands would be taken up with the concerned departments on priority and directed officers to ensure prompt redressal of grievances through a time-bound follow-up mechanism.

Rana also reviewed the progress of ongoing development works in Mendhar and adjoining areas and directed officers to ensure timely completion of all projects without any compromise on quality. He emphasised that public expenditure must result in durable and tangible benefits for the people.

Reviewing the functioning of Mobile Medical Units (MMUs), the Minister stressed that tribal and nomadic populations living in remote areas must receive essential medical facilities and quality healthcare services at their doorsteps. He said the MMU initiative reflects the Government’s commitment towards inclusive healthcare and strengthening services in geographically challenging and underserved regions.

Reaffirming the Omar Abdullah-led Government’s commitment to equitable and inclusive development, the Minister said the focus remains on strengthening public service delivery and ensuring that the benefits of welfare and developmental schemes reach every deserving household across Jammu and Kashmir.

“The resolve of the Government is to ensure that development reaches every household, no matter how remote, with emphasis on reliable drinking water, improved irrigation, enhanced connectivity and other essential services for holistic development of far-flung areas,” he added.

Senior officers of concerned departments, public representatives and a large number of residents from Mendhar and adjoining areas were present on the occasion.