The Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Kishtwar, Miss Shagun Parihar, today visited the Tagood Panchayat to hold a public darbar.
The MLA’s visit was aimed at addressing the grievances of the residents at their door step and reviewing the progress of ongoing developmental work in the area.
During the darbar, several issues were raised by the locals concerning various sectors, including education, infrastructure, land compensation,Road, public utilities, and others.
At the outset, Lachman Das, Ex-Sarpanch, delivered the welcome address and provided a brief overview of the entire panchayat and the issues faced by the locals.
The Block Development Officer (BDO) provided a detailed update on the ongoing projects in the Panchayat, which are progressing steadily.
Concerns were voiced about the condition of local schools and the lack of sufficient resources for the students. Locals highlighted the need for improved roads and the clearance of bottlenecks obstructing road construction at different places.
The issues on the road (From Prajpalam to Manzgam ) was redressed onspot with the intervention of MLA Kishtwar in consultation with concerned Departments.
The Assistant Executive Engineer (AE) of R&B provided an update on progress of roads and was given a one-month deadline by the MLA to ensure timely completion.
Issues related to the clearance of NOCs for building construction and pending land compensation were also raised during the Darbar.
The MLA Kishtwar facilitated the allotment of land for the construction of the school building for MS Hia during the camp.
Locals raised concerns about the inadequate water supply system in some villages. A plan for a 4-inch gravity pipe system was initially proposed but was reduced to 3 inches, which locals believe will not suffice for the approximately 3,000 residents of the area.
Responding to the issue,necessary directions were forwarded to the concerned departmental heads.
Issues regarding power poles were highlighted, with several poles still fixed on trees. The AE, PDD assured that a requirement for new poles has been submitted and will be addressed soon. Demands for additional transformers and concerns about staff shortages in schools were also raised.Locals also raised concerns about a shortage of chakki (flour) in the area.
The MLA gave on-the-spot directions to the concerned line departments to address the raised grievances promptly. She reiterated the officer’s commitment to resolving issues at the grassroots level.
The MLA assured the residents that all pending demands will be addressed in a time-bound manner, with regular monitoring. She also directed the Tehsildar to organize a revenue camp in the Panchayat within the month to address land-related concerns.
The MLA, Shagun Parihar reiterated her commitment to the people, stating that her doors are always open for those who face difficulty in accessing the office and officials.She further assured that she would continue to work tirelessly for the development of the region.
The residents of Panchayat Tagood praised the commendable efforts of MLA Kishtwar, Shagun Parihar, for visiting their doorstep to personally listen to and address their grievances.They expressed gratitude for the direct engagement and assurance of solutions to their pressing issues. Such initiatives reflect a strong commitment to grassroots-level governance and fostering trust between the administration and the community.
