Chairperson DDC Rajouri reviews
progress of dev projects across major sectors
RAJOURI, NOVEMBER 23: Chairperson District
Development Council (DDC) Rajouri, Advocate Naseem Liaqat on Saturday convened
a crucial meeting to review the progress under key sectors, including the Jal
Jeevan Mission (JJM), Rural Development Department (RDD) initiatives, Holistic
Agriculture Development Program (HADP), and other flagship programs being
implemented by different departments.
The meeting was attended by Council Members,
besides Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Dr. Raj Kumar
Thapa, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Council and functionaries of
different departments. Dr. Thapa provided a comprehensive overview of the
ongoing schemes and their progress across the district.
Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, it was reported
that 34 schemes have been completed out of 298 planned in the district.
Chairperson Naseem Liaqat emphasized the need to ensure that no household is
left out of the mission's benefits and directed officials to prioritize the
protection of filtration plants. The water quality testing and monitoring
mechanisms were also reviewed to enhance public health outcomes.
The Chairperson raised concerns over
mining-related issues and instructed that tehsil-level task forces be activated
to control mining related issues & to address challenges so as to ensure
sustainable practices.
Reviewing the Power Development Department's
progress, the Chairperson underscored the urgency of metering nine unmetered
industrial units in the district.
Under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
(RDSS), he directed the concerned authorities to share details of installed
transformers, poles, AB cables, and conductors with DDC members. He also
stressed the importance of consulting public representatives before installing
transformers to ensure equitable distribution and public satisfaction.
In the context of the Holistic Agriculture
Development Program, the Chairperson highlighted the potential for boosting the
cultivation of pecan nuts and apples, particularly in the rural areas of
Budhal, Darhal, and Thanamandi. He called for widespread awareness campaigns to
educate the public about the program’s benefits and opportunities.
The Chairperson also reviewed the performance
of the Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries, Horticulture, Food and
Civil Supplies, and Labour departments. He directed the officers to address
operational challenges and ensure timely delivery of services to the public.
ADDC Rajouri/CEO DDC Council, Dr. Raj Kumar
Thapa, thanked all DDC members for their active participation and valuable
inputs during the meeting. He directed the officers to expedite ongoing
development works across the district and emphasized the need to consult and
involve DDC members in planning processes and during public awareness drives.
The meeting was attended by DDC members,
Superintending Engineer (SE) Mohd Taj, CPO Maqsood Ahmed, DMO Mohammad Sayeed,
ACP Sheraz Ahmed, DSEO, Sandeep Sharma, CAO, CHO, Executive Engineers I&FC,
JPDCL, and Jal Shakti Departments, District Pollution Control Board Officer,
DSHO, AD FCS&CA, AD Tourism, DYSSO, ALC, and District Manager NRLM.