MLA
Pampore holds Interactive meeting with Sectoral Officers
PULWAMA,
OCTOBER 31: Member
of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Pampore, Justice (Rted) Hasnain Masoodi Thursday chaired
an extensive introductory meeting with district and sectoral officers at Circuit
Hall, Pulwama.
The meeting reviewed the
progress of ongoing development projects, addressed critical infrastructural
needs and examined sector-specific achievements across the district.
The meeting addressed
healthcare challenges, including manpower status in various
medical and paramedical fields across the constituency. Justice Masoodi
expressed his satisfaction over plans underway to expand facilities.
In education sector, the
MLA highlighted satisfactory enrolment ratio, girl education and stressed
accessibility and availability of basic amenities in all education
institutions. He was informed about various initiatives like Aghaaz Labs, Atal
Tinkering Labs and various other scholarship.
The ACD updated on rural
development initiatives across panchayats, where more than two hundreds MGNREGA
projects have achieved full expenditure, contributing to infrastructure and
community services. Under the PMAY-G scheme, more than hundred houses have been
sanctioned, with progress noted in installment disbursals.
The Pampore Municipal
Committee sought additional technical and executive staff to address solid
waste management, install compost pits and carry out beautification projects in
Pampore and Khrew. Plans include the construction of a marriage hall/ community
center, renewal of street lighting and installation of high-mass lights powered
by renewable energy.
The high-density
horticulture plantations and initiatives under the Saffron Mission were
reviewed. Efforts to provide testing facilities for pesticide regulation and
special training programs for farmers were discussed, focusing on improving
crop yield and protecting saffron quality.
The MLA was briefed about
the status of power and water supply in industrial estate in Pampore.
Plans to improve connectivity were prioritized to facilitate business
operations.
During the meeting, the
district officers also discussed animal husbandry, ICDS and fisheries
initiatives. With 846 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) supported under the NRLM, focus
remains on skill development and income generation for local communities.
Earlier, the MLA held
discussion with Executive Engineers of various departments including R&B,
PHE and REW to assess the status of ongoing and proposed works.
Justice Hasnain Masoodi
assured attendees that issues requiring attention would be raised at
appropriate Fora for timely intervention for the welfare of the people.