MLA Udhampur East
listens to people’s issues at Khoon
UDHAMPUR, APRIL 01: To address public grievances and
assess services delivery, Member Legislative Assembly Udhampur East Ranbir
Singh Pathania today presided over a public outreach cum grievances redressal
camp at Block Khoon.
The camp witnessed active participation from District
Officers, former PRI members and the
general public from across the panchayats of Block Khoon.
The people projected multiple developmental demands,
including Installation of a new transformer and solar lights, construction of a
footbridge, resolving the issue of inflated electricity bills, Installation of
a tube well, provision of electricity poles, augmentation of water supply,
installation of mast lights at Khoon Shiv Temple, Provision of hand pumps,
Upgradation of transformers, Upgradation of the road network in Mottu
Panchayat, development of a playground, filling up of vacant government posts,
Upgradation of Chowgaan Thial road etc.
Responding to the projected demands, the MLA assured the public that the same would be
addressed promptly. He issued instructions to the concerned officers for the
early redressal of genuine grievances and fulfillment of public demands. He
emphasized that public grievances redressal camps are instrumental in resolving
people's concerns within a stipulated time frame and urged officers to
proactively visit communities to ensure timely delivery of basic amenities.
A significant number of grievances were resolved on
the spot through direct intervention and directives to the concerned
departmental officers. Pathania also instructed
officers to work with a missionary zeal to prevent any deprivation of essential
services.
Furthermore, he encouraged government officers to
raise awareness among the public about various income-generating and
beneficiary-oriented schemes launched by the Government of India, ensuring that
eligible citizens reap their benefits.
During the interaction, the public raised multiple
grievances, particularly concerning the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission
(JJM). MLA Pathania directed the
concerned officials to expedite pending JJM projects and address bottlenecks
such as inadequate pipe sizes, issues with High-Density Polyethylene (HDP)
pipes, and the availability of sustainable water sources. He emphasized that
the dream of Har Ghar Jal must be realized at the grassroots level in Udhampur
East.
He further took cognizance of the issue of excessive
electricity bills and assured the public that corrective measures will be
taken. He directed authorities, particularly Tehsildar Majalta, to ensure
strict implementation of the Public Services Guarantee Act to provide
hassle-free and transparent services to the people.
Responding to grievances related to the education
sector, Mr. Pathania urged the Education Department to start rationalization of
staff in schools, addressing teacher shortages and grievances efficiently. He
also emphasized the urgent need for infrastructural improvements in sports
facilities, advocating for the development of new sports complexes and
renovation of existing playgrounds to encourage youth participation in sports
and fitness activities.
The event also witnessed the participation of senior
officials from various departments, including Tehsildar Majalta, Executive
Engineer, Assistant Executive Engineers (AEEs), and officers from other line
departments. A large number of locals attended the event, actively voicing
their concerns and appreciating the initiatives undertaken.
Prominent attendees also included Romesh Chander
Gupta, Surinder Singh, Manoj Verma, Nimarta Bali, Shiv Ram, Subhash Chander,
Surinder Mankotia, and Ved Pal, among others.