The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today presided over Weekly Block Diwas at Keller Shopian.
People from various areas of the tehsil flagged-off developmental issues, grievances pertaining to adequate drinking water availability, uninterrupted power supply, road connectivity and other rural development works and public welfare measures before the DDC.
The DDC listened to all public issues and demands and issued directions to the concerned officers for resolving and meeting the demands on priority basis. Certain issues of emergent nature were redressed on the spot.
Speaking on the occasion, DDC highlighted the importance of the Weekly Outreach programme and said that the conduct of Block Diwas aims at reaching out to the people at their doorsteps, listening to their grievances and redressing them within the shortest possible time.
It leads to a better connection between the administration and people and ensures effective planning and implementation of developmental goals through vibrant participation of stakeholders, added DDC.
He stressed upon the officers to prioritize the demands and redress them within the stipulated timelines.
The DDC exhorted upon the departments and PRIs to work in tandem in order to benefit the common masses of the area.
Among others, Joint Director Planning, Khursheed Ahmed Khatana, Tehsildar, Keller, BDO, officers and officials were present.
