Kathua Admin organises mega Block
Diwas at Basohli to address public grievances
KATHUA, NOVEMBER
20: As part of its outreach initiative, the District Administration Kathua
organized a Mega Block Diwas at Basohli, today. The event witnessed
participation of local MLA Darshan Singh, DDC Chairman Mahan Singh, Deputy
Commissioner Kathua Dr. Rakesh Minhas, and officials from district and sectoral
departments.
Speaking at the
event, MLA Basohli Darshan Singh stressed the importance of accelerating the
project implementation under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to address the pressing
drinking water needs of the hilly Basohli constituency.
The DDC Chairman
appreciated the Block Diwas initiative as an effective means to understand
ground realities. He emphasized the need to resolve issues such as release of
pending land compensation and to expedite development projects. He commended
the efforts of the Deputy Commissioner in repairing hand pumps, providing
much-needed relief to water-deficient areas. He also called for expediting
ongoing construction of health sub-centers, filling vacant posts of doctors and
paramedical staff in health institutions.
DC Kathua Dr.
Rakesh Minhas announced several key initiatives to enhance the facilities in
Basohli, including Provision of an ambulance under CSR and a Hearse Van next
month, besides ensuring immediate functioning of the ultrasound machine in
Basohli hospital.
He further assured
the commissioning of the toilet complex in Basohli town and passed a slew of
instructions for early completion of the filtration plant, Installation of
adequate seating arrangements at the ADC Basohli office complex for public
convenience.
The DC further
assured installation of streetlights and high-mast lighting from Purthu to Atal
Setu to improve the town’s aesthetic ambiance.
Earlier, Executive
Engineer, Jal Shakti Department reported that seven water supply schemes under
the Jal Jeevan Mission will be completed by December, with an additional ten
schemes by January 2025.
The event also
featured 15 departmental stalls providing on-the-spot assistance and showcasing
welfare schemes to the public.