Excelsior Correspondent
ANANTNAG, Dec 18 : Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Dr Piyush Singla today held two public darbars at Siligam and Hapatnard in Pahalgam Sub Division today.
A public darbar was held at Panchayat Ghar, Siligam. The public representatives demanded enhancement in quota of PMAY houses sanctioned. They demanded that a playfield be developed in the panchayat. They also requested the DC that Siligam WSS be completed at the earliest so that round the clock water supply is available. They demanded that a receiving station be sanctioned for the area, enhancement of labour budget under MGNREGA and reduction in curtailment of power supply, etc. Youth club members put forth demands related to drainage facilities, augmentation of power supply and development of playfield. The public lauded the district administration for timely disbursal of relief on the SUKOON platform through which a beneficiary was provided relief in 7 days.
The Deputy Commissioner assured that demands related to power supply will be addressed on priority. He said that several works are being executed in the Panchayat under the District CAPEX plan and asked the people to actively participate in the development process and conduct social audit of developmental works to ensure quality. He pressed for metering of the electric network and appealed the people to cooperate with administration in this regard. He emphasized that even though 100% COVID vaccination has been achieved in the district, people should adhere to COVID Appropriate behaviour so that a probable third wave can be averted.
The Deputy Commissioner informed the public about the Apki Zameen Apki Nigrani portal and encouraged them to view their revenue records through the portal. He directed the Tehsildar to ensure prompt disbursal of any grievances in this regard. Dr Singla said that the government is digitizing public delivery of services and people must avail the benefits of digital initiatives.
The Deputy Commissioner held another public darbar at Govt High School Hapatnard. Various delegations put forth several demands including enhancement of facilities at PHC Hapatnard, round the clock water supply to households, upgradation of infrastructure and augmentation of staff at GHS Hapatnard, development of playfield for school students, banking facilities, filtration of APL/BPL ration card beneficiaries, development of tourist infrastructure.
He assured that a playground will be developed in the area and the process will start within a week. He said that the district administration has already taken steps for enhancing the labour budget. He further expressed his satisfaction that while in prevoous years the budget was utilized towards the fag end of the year, this year most if the budget has been utilized in the first 9 months and meaningful employment provided to thousands of households in the district.
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