Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, Aug 19: The Rural Development Department (RDD) organized an awareness camp regarding the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme at Drabshalla in Thathri area of Kishtwar.
The objective of the camp was to create awareness among the youth and general masses about the Rural Development Department welfare schemes.
Speaking on the occasion during the one day awareness camp, MLA Inderwal GM Saroori who was the chief guest said that people should avail benefit of the Centrally sponsored schemes.
Highlighting the need for planned and effective implementation of schemes of RDD, Saroori said that each and every functionary of the department has to be proactive in realizing the set targets. He stressed upon the concerned to ensure that regular Gram Sabhas are organized and people’s participation in decision making is ensured. He urged the authorities of the RDD to make a list of the deserving people so that the scheme is availed by the genuine persons. MLA stressed on completing the works in snow-bound areas in time.
Block Development Officer, Dr Nazir Ahmed informed people about the benefits of the scheme. Others who spoke on the occasion included Zahid Mughal, Abdul Wahid Sheikh, Waqar Hussain, Mohd Iqbal Keen and Akhtar Hussain.
Mr Saroori inspected the works at Thathri town being initiated by RDD. During the inspections, on the spot instructions were issued to the executing agency to carry out remaining work in the Thathri town on construction of bus stand at Thathri, construction of drains, slab over Nallah etc.
While interacting with the people MLA said that he will make all the efforts to cover all the areas under the umbrella of developmental process. He impressed upon the people to avail the benefits of the development schemes already launched in the area and stressed upon the public to monitor the works during execution to ensure quality parameters.
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