Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 1: Chief Secretary, Mohammad Iqbal Khanday after chairing review meeting on developmental and other issues of district Srinagar here today at SKICC completed his weeklong interaction with officers and public delegations of various far flung districts of Kashmir valley.
The stocking of essential commodities for winter season, advance action plan of snow clearance, power scenario besides other vital sectors like PHE, Education, Health and above all Muharram arrangements were reviewed on the occasion.
The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Shailendra Kumar, District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, Farooq Ahmad Shah, heads of various departments and officers of Srinagar district.
Reviewing the stock and supply position of essential commodities, Chief Secretary asked Director CA&PD to engage private dealers for distribution of essential commodities till the vacancies referred to SSB are filled up. Expressing satisfaction over the procurement of sugar, Chief Secretary said that subsidy on sugar given by Government is continuing and consumers should avail the incentives being provided to them.
Taking review of power scenario, Chief Secretary asked PDD authorities to publicise the power cut schedule and strict adherence to the schedule should be ensured.
Chief Secretary directed Commissioner SMC and R&B for ensuring snow clearance not only on main roads but also in lanes and bye lanes to facilitate the moment of people and smooth transport.
Reviewing arrangements for Muharram, Chief Secretary asked the concerned authorities to extend all possible facilities to the people particularly in Shia dominated areas during these auspicious days.
Chief Secretary also took stock of the pace of road widening and removal of bottlenecks in Srinagar city. He directed for speeding up the work and streamlining the traffic on roads in the Srinagar city.
Chief Secretary exhorted upon the officers to ensure proper implementation of developmental and welfare schemes besides judicious utilization of funds being released for execution.
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