SRINAGAR, MAY 20: Continuing the public outreach initiatives of the district administration, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Wednesday conducted a Mega Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Anchar Soura in Eidgah Tehsil of the District to listen to public grievances and assess local developmental demands at the grassroots level under the weekly Block Diwas programme.
The Deputy Commissioner also visited Shahr-e-Khaas areas of the City to take firsthand appraisal of various issues regarding augmentation of civic amenities and developmental concerns of the local population.
The grievance redressal camp at Anchar Soura witnessed participation of a large number of residents from Anchar, Jenab Sahib Soura, Taploo Mohalla, Manz Mohalla, Bohlochipora and adjoining areas, who put forth various issues and developmental demands of the area, particularly with regard to augmentation of civic amenities, upgradation of infrastructure and other local concerns.
During the interaction, various individuals projected several developmental issues and public demands before the Deputy Commissioner. The demands included augmentation of drinking water supply, construction of a Community Facilitation Centre (CFC), conservation of Anchar Lake, macadamization of internal link roads, development of the foreshore road from Bohlochipora to Umerhair Buchpora along Anchar Lake, installation of a JK Bank ATM, upgradation of health facilities and other developmental concerns of the area.
Addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner stated that the District Administration is organizing such grievance redressal camps to obtain firsthand appraisal of local issues and ensure their timely and effective resolution through on-ground assessment and subsequent follow-ups.
Responding to the public demands, the Deputy Commissioner assured the residents that all genuine issues projected during the programme would be addressed on priority.
Regarding augmentation of drinking water supply, the Deputy Commissioner informed that work on a 50 Gallon Over Head Tank (OHT) has already been taken up to address water scarcity in the area. He directed the concerned Engineers to expedite the process and ensure early completion of the project for the benefit of the local population.
On the issue of conservation of Anchar Lake, the DC assured that a comprehensive action plan would be formulated in consultation with all line departments to undertake effective conservation measures for the lake.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner, accompanied by representatives of the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry and other trade and civil society associations, undertook an extensive visit to several areas of Shahr-e-Khaas, including Makhdoom Sahib, Bachi Darwaza and Ganj Baksh Park to take firsthand appraisal of various issues regarding civic amenities and developmental concerns of the local population.
