Excelsior Correspondent
MANDI, May 13: National Conference leader, Ajaz Jan today expressed concern over lackadaisical approach of the Government in repairing damaged transformers and scarcity of drinking water in Mandi, along LoC in Poonch district.
He urged the concerned departments to solve the issues of people living close to Line of Control. The Provincial Youth National Conference president visited several villages in the forward area of Mandi tehsil and took stock of problems faced by the people.
Jan said that a number of water supply schemes are lying defunct with concerned department showing insensitivity in undertaking repairs so as to ensure regulated water supply. “People are facing crisis like situation due to water scarcity in summer season’, he said.
“Government should ensure that water pumping stations are properly operated and water supply is made available to the areas suffering the most ” Jan said and sought deployment of water tankers in the affected areas.
He further called for need to ensure immediate repair of damaged power transformers in various villages. Jan highlighted the shortage of ration on the PDS sale outlets and asked the Government to ensure that ration in adequate quantity is made available, especially proper supply of sugar is ensured.
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