MLA Banihal meets DDC, raises public issues

Excelsior Correspondent
RAMBAN, Apr 22: MLA Banihal, Vikar Rasool led a delegation to District Development Commissioner Mohammad Aijaz here today to discuss issues faced by local residents of Pogal Paristan, Khari and Banihal.
The delegation comprised of Sarpanchs and Panchs of 55 Panchayats along with representatives of local organizations.
In the meeting, MLA highlighted various issues of his constituency before DDC. The major issues included the genuine inclusion of people in priority and non-priority sectors under NFSA with rationalization, more inclusion of beneficiaries in priority sector from villages and proper verification of lists of beneficiaries.
He also stressed on the maintenance of potholes and broken road surface of NH44 from Ramban to Banihal, road along tunnel construction sites and rural link roads. He also raised the issues of water and power supply, road compensation, shortage of staff in schools and medical centres.
Besides giving patient hearing to the deputation, the DDC redressed a few issues on spot by speaking to concerned officers and directed them to resolve the public issues immediately.