SHOPIAN, JULY 15: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone Wednesday presided over the Block Diwas programme at Block Chitrigam, where an extensive public outreach programme was conducted to hear and address the grievances and developmental concerns of local residents.
At the outset, a Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan pledge was administered to all participants, reaffirming their commitment to building a drug-free society. The attendees pledged to abstain from the use of drugs and intoxicants, spread awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and actively support the vision of a healthy and drug-free India.
During the programme, people, as per an official statement, from different panchayats projected demands relating to road connectivity in Chitragam, drinking water, power supply, healthcare, education, irrigation, sanitation, widening and macadamiation of roads, shifting of electric poles, resolving of pipeline leakage issues, illegal mining, seizing of vehicles operating without number plates, removal of encroachments, establishment of dumping sites, desilting of streams and other essential public services.
The ADDC gave a patient hearing to every issue and directed the concerned officers to ensure prompt redressal within stipulated timelines.
He directed the concerned officers present on the occasion to take immediate action for on the spot redressal of the issues needing urgent attention, while instructing that other matters be taken up on priority and resolved at the earliest.
Interacting with the gathering, the ADDC reaffirmed the District Administration’s commitment to transparent, accountable and people-centric governance. He emphasized that Block Diwas serves as an effective platform for strengthening public participation, ensuring doorstep governance and accelerating development at the grassroots level.
The ADDC also reviewed the implementation and progress of various flagship government schemes and developmental projects in the block. He instructed officers to maintain close coordination, improve service delivery and ensure that the benefits of welfare schemes reach every eligible beneficiary without delay.
District and sectoral officers briefed the ADDC about the status of ongoing development works and public welfare initiatives in their respective sectors.
Necessary directions were issued for expeditious disposal of public grievances and timely completion of all ongoing projects.
The programme was attended by GM, DIC, Shurjil Naik; SDM Zianapora, Bilal Ahmad; Tehsildar, Chitragam, district and sectoral officers, Exens, local representatives and a large number of residents from the area.
