Bandipora, Jan 13: Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary to the Government Youth Services and Sports Department J&K and Mentor Secretary of District Bandipora, visited Bandipora, presiding over a Public Outreach Program at Dak Bungalow Sumbal to address public issues, among which demands for playgrounds in various areas, completion of Jal Jeevan Mission Works, railway connectivity, repairing of electricity polls, and availability of RTC buses were raised by the local residents.
On his arrival, the Secretary, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Shakeel Ur Rehman Rather, inspected several stalls, which showcased various schemes provided to unemployed youth and initiatives of various departments for economic upliftment of General Public.
The Secretary then presided over a grievances redressal camp/Public Darbar at Dak Banglow sumbal which was attended by Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Shakeel Ur Rehman, public representatives including DDC members, various citizen forums, traders federations and large gathering of general public besides senior officers from District Administration and Sub divisional Administration.
During the program, the DDC members, representatives of citizen forums, traders, and the general public put forward various issues and demands pertaining to their areas. The demands included playgrounds in various areas, completion of Jal Jeevan Mission Works, railway connectivity, repairing of electricity polls, availability of RTC buses on various routes, J&K Bank Unit and ATM for Nowgam, Grid Station at Sumbal, beautification of Administrative Complex at Sumbal, Women's Degree College, separate Medical Block for Sumbal, filling up of various vacancies in Youth Services & Sports Department, JK Bank ATM at Chattibandy, JJM for Datiwas etc.
Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary assured redressal of genuine grievances within the shortest possible time. He further said that the issues requiring intervention at Government level shall be taken up with concerned Administrative Departments.
He said UT administration is committed to the welfare of the general public and urged people/youth to take benefit of various Government schemes especially beneficiary oriented schemes like PM KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, Mission Youth Schemes.
Sarmad Hafeez said that today's visit was conducted as a part of HLG's public outreach initiative and to have first hand feedback of the functioning of departments from the very grassroot level.
On the occasion, DC Shakeel ul Rehman assured the visiting dignitary that every possibility shall be explored for consideration of developmental issues raised within available resources at District level and projects/demands having huge implications shall be put forth to concerned departments at UT level with proper DPRs. He further mentioned that beautification of the Administrative Complex at Sumbal shall be under taken on priority basis.
