STATE TIMES NEWS
POONCH: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar on Monday visited Poonch district and took review of the development activities and interacted with the public representatives, civil society members here at Dakbunglow.
At the outset, Divisional Commissioner released a COMPENDIUM containing detailed account of developmental works and achievements registered in the last three years.
He interacted with DDCs, BDCs, Sarpanches, Public representatives, Municipal Counselors, members of Bar Association and discussed the issues of public importance and development requirements.
District Development Council Chairperson, Tazeem Akhter welcomed the Div Com and extended gratitude for visiting the far flung Poonch district soon after joining office.
Members of DDC, BDCs and sarpanches projected a range of issues seeking improvement of road connectivity in far flung areas, especially BG to Balnoi and Balakote roads. They also sought improvement in Mobile and Internet connectivity on Mugal road and its adjoining areas.
The PRIs also demanded opening of a Trauma Hospital and a PHC on the vital road. They put forth the demand for rationalizing of Poshana Chowk so that medical emergencies can be tackled on priority.
Talking about basic amenities, the people demanded augmentation of water supply immediate completion of all lingering lift irrigation projects.
The Bar Association sought establishment of District Consumer Dispute redressal commission.
The PRIs also hailed government schemes like PM KISSAN, KCC, PMAGY, PMAY and appreciated the proactive and participative approach of district administration Poonch
Later, the DC Poonch, Inder Jeet briefed in detail the physical and financial progress achieved by different departments in the district. He elaborated that 1734 works have been completed with 90% expenditure under district capex budget. He briefed about various ongoing projects like; EKLAYA Model School, Mendhar, Jammu University’s Poonch Campus, school projects, PMGSY roads and Bridges.
The Divisional commissioner took a detailed review of all departments and issues a range of directions.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Inder Jeet; Additional District Development Commissioner, Abdul Sattar; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Basharat Hussain; ACD, Abid Hussain; ACP, Shafiq Mir; CPO, Madan Lal and all the concerned officers.
