Excelsior Correspondent
Kishtwar, Mar 16: Concerned over the erratic power supply and scarcity of essential commodities in the Erstwhile Doda district, Member of Legislative (MLA) Inderwal, GM Saroori today asked the Government to take immediate measures for improving the power scenario and ensuring availability of daily needs.
Saroori said that the unscheduled power cuts have pushed people to wall. He said that in the freezing temperature the people have been deprived of ration, sugar, kerosene oil and LPG. He said the unscheduled power supply has added into their problems.
Saroori said this while meeting with various deputation from Chatroo, Chingam, Mugalmaidan, Sigdi, Keshwan, Thakrie, Sarthal, Saroor, Drabshalla, Thathri, Phigsoo, Khara, Bhatyas, Bathri, Jakyas and Bunjwah. He stressed that authorities should take immediate steps to overcome about the problems faced by the common people.
Saroori also convened an officers meeting at Kishtwar today and reviewed the post snowfall scenario in the area.
Officers apprised the MLA Inderwal about the measures taken for restoration of utilities, supplies and services in the snow bound and hilly areas.
Mr. Saroori directed the officers to redouble their efforts and take restoration work of supplies and services on war footing basis so that relief is provided to the people living in snow bound and hilly areas of the region. He said that monitoring of restoration work should be made on daily basis and any sort of carelessness / low performance will not be tolerated.