Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today presided over a public outreach programme at Udhampur to take stock of grievances and demands of people besides reviewing development scenario of the district.
The public meeting witnessed overwhelming response from all sections of the society during which the participants apprised the Minister of issues being faced by them and sought his intervention for redressing them.
Member Legislative Assembly Udhampur West, Pawan Kumar Gupta; Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai; Senior Superintendent of Police; Additional District Development Commissioner; Additional Deputy Commissioner and other district officers besides large number of general public participated in the public outreach programme.
Addressing the gathering, Javed Rana emphasised on unity among the people saying that the people need to remain vigilant against the divisive forces for the public good. He emphasized the collective responsibility of working towards welfare of the people and making India Vishwaguru.
He sought cooperation from all stakeholders for successful implementation of various government schemes. With the growing challenges of climate change, Javed Rana said the need for efficient water conservation methods has become paramount.
He said that focus should be laid on water channel, check dams and other conservation strategies. While speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the public meetings are a platform to obtain first hand appraisal from the gross root level besides reducing the communication gap between the public and the government.
A delegation from Dudu raised the issue of upgradation of educational infrastructure in their area and complained about the shortage of staff in Dudu. Another delegation of individuals raised the demand for upgradation of road from Ramnagar to Khenad.
A delegation of individuals raised the demand for establishment of library in Gujjar and Bakerwal hostel in Udhampur. They also demanded resolution of Ladda dhar Gujjar Bakerwal issues. Likewise, several delegations and individuals met the Minister and projected scores of demands and issues like installation of hand pumps, scarcity of drinking water, construction of forest guest house in Udhampur, girls hostel in Udhampur, construction of bridge at Benni Sangam and construction of mobile schools buildings.
Javed Rana, while interacting with the deputations, remarked that all their demands and issues shall be taken up with the concerned departments for timely redressal. He appreciated the efforts of the Deputy Commissioner and other district officers and directed all departments to foster a public-friendly environment in the district. He directed the officers to conduct awareness programs on water conservation.