Rana Reviews Restoration of Essential Services and Developmental Works in Snow-Affected Rajouri

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RAJOURI JANUARY 29:-Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, and In-charge Minister for District Rajouri, Javed Ahmed Rana, today convened a review meeting with senior district officers to assess the restoration of essential services in snow-affected areas and to review the progress of road clearance operations across the district.

During the meeting, the Minister took a detailed assessment of the measures being undertaken to restore water supply, electricity and road connectivity in areas impacted by recent snowfall.

Emphasizing the urgency of the situation, he directed to further intensify restoration efforts to ensure that no habitation remains cut off or deprived of basic amenities.

The Minister instructed the district administration to deploy additional manpower, machinery and resources wherever required, stressing that minimizing public inconvenience must remain the top priority.

He also underscored the importance of coordinated inter-departmental efforts to expedite restoration work.

District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma briefed the Minister on the ongoing restoration activities, stating that teams from various departments are working round the clock to restore normalcy.

He informed that the district administration is closely monitoring the situation to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential services and that clearance of tertiary and interior roads is being taken up on priority to improve accessibility in remote areas.

The Minister also reviewed the progress of developmental activities being executed during the current financial year.

Expressing concern over delays, the Minister directed for expediting pace of execution of all ongoing projects and ensure their timely completion.

He stressed that no funds should lapse and emphasized the need for regular field inspections, strict monitoring and adherence to timelines to achieve both physical and financial targets.

During the meeting, the Minister also issued a specific direction to the District Development Commissioner to prepare a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Ans Canal as a multipurpose project, incorporating provisions for agriculture and irrigation use.

He emphasized that the revised DPR should comprehensively address the irrigation requirements of the farming community and enhance the canal’s utility for sustainable agricultural development in the district.

The Minister reiterated that accountability and proactive supervision are essential for effective implementation of developmental programmes.

The District Development Commissioner assured that all projects are under continuous monitoring and that clear instructions have been issued to executing agencies to ensure timely completion of works.

Chief Conservator of Forests, Satpal Pukhru, informed the meeting that firewood is being supplied as per the requirements of snow-affected areas.

He further assured that the Forest Department will initiate protection and mitigation measures once weather conditions improve, particularly in vulnerable forest zones.

The meeting was attended by senior district officers, including the Chief Conservator of Forests, Superintending Engineer Jal Shakti Rajouri Circle, DFO Rajouri, Ex-Engineer Jal Shakti, and other concerned officials.

Pertinently, the In-charge Minister convened the meeting as part of the government’s public-centric governance approach, aimed at reviewing the prevailing situation on the ground, ensuring swift restoration of services, and strengthening the effective implementation of developmental initiatives in District Rajouri.