KT News Desk
RAMBAN, OCTOBER 20: Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Mohammad Alyas Khan Monday conducted a mega public outreach camp at Sangaldan to listen and address the grievances and developmental issues of the people on the spot. The camp was organised as part of the District Administration’s ongoing efforts to strengthen public services delivery, promote participatory governance and ensure that government welfare schemes reach every household. The camp witnessed enthusiastic participation from locals and people from different Panchayats of the Sangaldan area.
Chairperson DDC Ramban Dr. Shamshad Shan; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Shokat Hayat Mattoo; Sub-Divisional Magistrate Gool, Imtiaz Ahmed and officers from all line departments were also present.
A large number of individuals and delegations projected their demands pertaining to basic amenities, road connectivity, water and power supply, education, healthcare, sanitation and livelihood opportunities. The Deputy Commissioner gave a patient hearing to all concerns and resolved most of the issues on the spot by issuing necessary directions to the concerned departments.
Responding to public demands related to education, the DC directed the Chief Education Officer to rationalize staff if required to ensure smooth functioning of all government schools. He assured that issues regarding vacant posts of Headmasters and Lecturers would be taken up with the higher authorities for early filling of the same.
Regarding the augmentation of sanitation, the DC asked the locals to identify land in coordination with administration for the construction of a community toilet unit in the main market. He further announced the Construction of a tubewell near Sangaldan Railway Station to improve the water supply system.
Addressing youth-centric issues, the DC emphasized the role of self-employment schemes and instructed the banking sector to expedite loan disbursements under Mission YUVA, PMEGP and other livelihood programs to support entrepreneurship and job creation.
The DC also informed that relief compensation has been disbursed among families affected by recent flash floods, heavy rains and landslides, adding that pending or additional cases, if any, would be verified and addressed promptly.
He further directed the Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) to complete the pending work of Meeting Hall at Sangaldan within the stipulated time frame.
The Deputy Commissioner assured that the District Administration would resolve all public grievances in a transparent and time-bound manner, ensuring equitable development and effective service delivery across the district.
