Excelsior Correspondent
KARGIL, Jan 9: Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon along with senior officers today visited Drass Sub Division to take assessment of various ongoing developmental and infrastructure works.
Executive Councilor Education Zakir Hussain, ADC Kargil Ghulam Mohi-Ud-Din Wani, Councilor Bhimbhat Abdul Samad, Councilor Upper Drass Abdul Wahid, ACD Kargil Ghulam Mohammad, ACR/CEO Kargil Development Authority AG Zargar, CEO Kargil Mushtaq Ahmed, CMO Kargil Dr Kacho Liaqat Ali Khan, AD Tourism Kargil Aga Syed Toha, SDM Drass, SE R&B, DYSSO Kargil, XEns of various departments and PRI members accompanied the CEC during the tour.
At Chaukiyal, Dr Jaffer inspected the under-construction site of Government Middle School and instructed the concerned to incorporate it into next year’s plan. He also visited the Cafeteria and CFC in the same village and directed concerned to make the building functional at the earliest.
The CEC also toured Horse Polo Stadium and under-construction site of the Ice Hockey Stadium. He instructed the acceleration of the Ice Hockey Stadium construction to ensure timely progress.
At GDC Drass construction site, the CEC instructed the swift completion of the remaining works while at CHC Drass, he assessed patient facilities and directed officers to prioritize health services for the public’s benefit.
Later, the CEC conducted a public Darbar at Dak Bangalow, where public delegations highlighted issues in sectors like Tourism, JJM, Road compensation, R&B, Health, Labour, Housing, and more. The CEC assured for resolution of grievances, in a phased manner and proactive steps will be taken to address the concerns.
The CEC also chaired a review meeting of various departments including Tourism, PHE, Health, Education, R&B, Mechanical Division, REW and other sectors.
Dr Jaffer directed the Tourism Department for the installation of signage boards from Zojila to Drass. He also instructed the identification of heritage villages and trek routes to enhance tourism in the subdivision.
During the meeting, the CEC also took assessment of REW and Mechanical Division.
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