SHOPIAN, NOVEMBER 02: On the eve of Jan Jatiya Gaurav Diwas celebrated on the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a Mega Gram Sabha was organized by the Tribal Affairs Department, District Shopian in collaboration with District Administration Shopian.
The Gram Sabha, as per an official statement, was held for awareness and disposal of claims of ST community including AKs, ASKs, Dajgua and others under Forest Rights Act, 2006, which was presided over by ADDC Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Lone.
The demands of ST community regarding road connectivity were also discussed. The issues regarding Potato Farm Road and Redh Agri-Bakerwal Check to Sedow Adda Road were highlighted. It was informed that both the roads have been tendered and the work will start within this week.
Nodal Officer, Tribal Affairs Department Shopian, Mohammad Imran Khan, besides other officers and large number of tribal community members were present on the occasion.
