Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, June 29: Former Minister and MLA Inderwal, GM Saroori, today laid foundation stone of Panchayat Ghar at village Loie Dhar, here.
While laying foundation stone, Saroori termed infrastructure development in Panchayats as the first step towards their empowerment.
He said that the Indian National Congress (INC) believes in supremacy of the people and is committed to empower Basic Democratic Panchayati Raj Institutions.
The Panchayat Ghar will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 30 lakh under MGNREGA in convergence with Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF).
He lauded the role of Panchayat representatives in plan formation and directed BDO Kishtwar, Masood Ahmed, BDO Chatroo, Seema Parihar, BDO Drabshalla, Shokat Hayat Mattoo and BDO Thathri, Tahir Malik to ensure people’s participation in plan formation and its implementation in later stages.
Saroori also inspected various developmental works under MGNREGA. Later, he held a public Darbar in Mugal Maidan, Loie Dhar, Khaj Gam, Guwari, Rahal Thal area and listened to the grievances of public and immediately reacted to their needs and demands.