SRINAGAR, JANUARY 07: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Wednesday held a series of meetings with various public deputations and individuals at Srinagar, during which they apprised him of issues and grievances.<\/p>\n
A deputation of the Jal Shakti Contractors Welfare Association, Kashmir submitted a detailed memorandum highlighting the acute financial distress being faced by contractors owing to the non-release of work-done liabilities under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).<\/p>\n
The Association, as per an official statement, informed the Minister that contractors have executed works strictly in accordance with approved estimates and technical specifications, but payments have remained pending for a prolonged period, adversely impacting their financial stability and ability to continue ongoing projects.<\/p>\n
A delegation of Range Officers Grade-II also called on the Minister and presented a comprehensive representation seeking early redressal of issues related to their promotions.<\/p>\n
The delegation urged the Government to expedite the promotion process, citing long-standing stagnation that has affected morale, career progression, and overall efficiency within the department.<\/p>\n
Another deputation, comprising employees working in water testing laboratories, apprised the Minister of challenges related to low remuneration and inadequate financial support for water quality monitoring activities.<\/p>\n
They emphasized that strengthening laboratory infrastructure, providing adequate resources, and ensuring fair compensation are essential for maintaining prescribed drinking water quality standards under various water supply schemes.<\/p>\n
Additionally, a delegation sought their re-engagement in the Sindh Forest Division, highlighting their past contributions and experience.<\/p>\n
Besides these, several other deputations and individuals raised issues of public importance concerning development works and civic amenities in their respective areas, seeking the Minister\u2019s intervention for timely resolution.<\/p>\n
The Minister gave a patient hearing to all the delegations and assured them that their genuine concerns would be examined sympathetically in consultation with the concerned departments.<\/p>\n
He reiterated the Government\u2019s commitment to addressing public grievances and assured that appropriate steps would be taken for their redressal at the earliest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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