DC Rajouri listens public issues in Block Plangarh

Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Oct 25: In an earnest endeavor to promptly address public grievances at their doorsteps, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal today chaired a public outreach camp at Saj panchayat of block Plangarh under the aegis of weekly Block Diwas Program.
This significant event witnessed people voicing a diverse array of issues of public importance. They demanded macadamization of roads, adequate staff and upgrading of Government institutions, meeting water scarcity and the augmentation of healthcare infrastructure. The voices of the community echoed in demand for teachers at HSS Dodasan Balla, the pressing requirement for a doctor at PHC Dodasan Balla, provision of electric poles and many more.
Notably, the event acted as a platform for Government officers to enlighten the public about the multitude of schemes and programs being implemented by different departments in the district. They urged the attendees to embrace and benefit from these initiatives for the betterment of their lives.
Deputy Commissioner, Vikas Kundal assured the public that all their concerns have been meticulously documented and that each genuine issue would be addressed with the intervention of the respective departments in a phased and time-bound manner.
To encourage the spirit of collaboration, the Deputy Commissioner acknowledged the invaluable contribution of all stakeholders who have played a vital role in achieving the objectives of Government initiatives. He fervently encouraged them to persist in their hard work for the greater good of the common masses.
The Deputy Commissioner also issued on-the-spot directives to the concerned departments to prioritize and resolve the issues flagged by the public. Remarkably, several issues found resolution right there with the prompt intervention of the dedicated departments.
In response to the concerns raised regarding Middle School Kunda, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Tehsildar to demarcate the land of the school. Similarly, he instructed the concerned officer to address the road issue from Sainsamad to Dodasan with utmost urgency. The matter of the shortage of electricity poles was also brought to attention, and the DC assured the public that he would take up the matter with the concerned department to expedite the necessary action.
Shifting the focus to the Power Development Department (PDD), the Deputy Commissioner urged the public to fulfill their responsibility by paying their electricity bills on time. This call for timely payments is crucial to sustaining the power supply and maintaining the infrastructure.