Excelsior Correspondent
BANDIPORA, July 23: In order to take firsthand appraisal of developmental scenario and listen to various issues and grievances faced by the people, DC Bandipora, Dr Owais conducted an extensive tour of Sadurnara area of Hajin tehsil of district Bandipora and presided over a Public Outreach Programme there.
A large number of gathering, including men, and women, besides senior citizens, participated in the event. The people expressed their gratitude to the district administration for considering their village for Public Darbar and providing a platform to directly communicate with the authorities.
The programme was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Bandipora, Ali Afsar Khan, District Nodal Officer, Coordination, Mohammad Ashraf Hakak, SDM, Sumbal, Amir Choudhary, JDP Imtiyaz Ahmad, Executive Engineers from PHE, PDD and R&B, BDO Hajin besides Concerned officials and officers.
During the Programme, the DC held interactive sessions with the villagers, where he patiently listened to their grievances and suggestions. The locals on the occasion raised issues related to healthcare facilities, drinking water, road connectivity, educational infrastructure, and power supply besides employment opportunities. People demanded the construction of NTPHC at Sadunara, which has already been sanctioned by the Government.
Dr. Owais assured the villagers that their concerns and feedback would be diligently analyzed, and appropriate actions would be taken to address them. He reiterated that the district administration is committed to transparent and accountable governance.
The DC assured the villagers that the administration would prioritize these sectors to enhance the overall quality of life in Sadunara village and its surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, the DC stressed on the significance of community participation in the development process. He urged the villagers to actively engage in the formulation and execution of local development plans and assured them of full support from the administration in their endeavors.
A series of colorful cultural programs, including Kashmiri group songs, were displayed by the students of Government Boys High School Sadunara during the program.
Haji Bashir Ahmed Dar, president Civil Society of the area read the memorandum of demands and apprised the DC of various issues of the area.
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