Kupwara, Jan 4: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan (IAS), Thursday, chaired the proceedings of Mega Block Divas at Sports stadium, Haqaniabad, Punzwa ( Block Ramhal) to take stock of progress of development activities, ensure good governance at the door steps of the people and assess the grievances faced by the general public of Ramhal Block.
SSP Handwara, Dawood Ayoob, ADC Handwara, Nazir Ahmad Mir, DDC Member Ramhal, Adv.Ulfat, Chairperson BDC Ramhal, Mohammad Yaseen Sheikh, BDC Trehgam Mohammad Abdulla Mir, District officers and Sectoral Officers of all line departments, PRIs and Public of Ramhal attended the Block Divas.
During the Mega out- reach programme , Locals residents and PRIs thanked DDC Kupwara for visiting Ramhal Block and presiding over Block Divas.
Speaking on the occasion, the District Development Commissioner said that the purpose of holding Block Divas is to reach out to the people at their doorsteps for listening to their grievances and assess the development needs of the people.
DC said that development is a continuous process and demands never end as Kupwara district is an aspirational district. It is better to prioritize the demands. Given the limited resources, we will make every effort to redress the genuine issues and grievances. Resolution of some issues which are not possible for us will be taken up with higher ups.DC on the occasion said that left out areas will be covered under JJM and provided clean drinking water.
The District Development Commissioner urged the locals to avail the benefits of flagship HADP scheme. She directed the Agriculture Department to organize an awareness camp under HADP in the area.
On the occasion, DC while congratulating the people said that Kupwara district is topping in walnut production in the UT and is on the second position in Milk production.
DDC Member, Ramhal while expressing her gratitude to the District Administration said that the Handwara-Vilgam Road project has been approved with a project cost of Rs. 23 crores which is being executed by the PMGSY department and will benefit the entire area.
Chairperson BDC Ramhal hailed the efforts and co-operation from all Officers and field functionaries during his tenure as chairperson BDC and congratulated district administration for constructing a beautiful sports stadium at Haqaniabad Galizoo which is an example of transformation and development.
On the occasion PRIs and locals congratulated the District Administration for its best efforts for overall development of the area and apprised the District Development Commissioner about some important issues faced by the people of the area which included up gradation of PHC Vilgam, introduction of Science stream for govt. Degree College Vilgam, Shifting of GDC Vilgam from BDO Office to new building, completion of playgrounds at Panzwa, Gund Moemen and coverage of Bhat Mohalla and new colony Vilgam under JJM. Earlier, ADC Handwara, Nazir Ahmad Mir while welcoming the District Development Commissioner, PRIs and locals of the area presented a developmental overview of Block Ramhal.
District Development Commissioner, Kupwara later watched the final match as Chief Guest which was being played between Gulgam and Trehgam at the sports stadium, Haqaniabad Punzwa. DC congratulated the sports department for organizing the winter t20 cricket Championship.
She appreciated players for enthusiastically participating in the tournament and spectators for turning up in huge numbers .
During the tournament more than 150 teams at four different sports venues including Sports stadium Panditpora Langate, Galizoo sports stadium, Playground Chamkote(Karnah) and sports stadium Punzwa participated where thousands of spectators turned up despite severe cold conditions and enjoyed the cricket matches.
