DC Kupwara chairs Mega Block Diwas function at Trehgam

KUPWARA : The Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan today chaired the weekly Block Diwas programme at Trehgam block of district Kupwara to listen the grievances and developmental issues of the people.
On her arrival, the Deputy Commissioner visited various stalls installed by different departments showcasing their schemes and achievements. She enquired from the concerned officers about the progress of these schemes in Trehgam block.
The programme was attended by District and Block level officers, besides, large number of employees and people were also present during the block diwas.
In her address, the Deputy Commissioner said that the Government is committed for holistic development and welfare of the people especially belonging to far flung areas. She highlighted various Government schemes aimed for welfare of the people and urged upon the people to come forward and avail the benefits of these schemes.
Regarding Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna, the Deputy Commissioner said that the scheme aims to reduce the electricity bill of the consumers to make them self-reliant. She urged them to enroll themselves under the scheme which is heavily subsidized by the Government for the benefit of the consumers. She appealed the people to register themselves under the scheme to take benefit of free electricity which will reduce their electricity bills.
Regarding JK Samadhan portal, the DC said that the portal provides opportunity to the citizens to raise their grievances through online mode and appealed the people to register on the portal to redress their grievances which will save their time and efforts from physically visiting the government offices.
Earlier, senior citizens and youth spoke and put forth their demands and issues of the area including beautification of Trehgam stadium, completion of ongoing JJM schemes, upgradation of link roads etc.
Regarding power supply, she said upgradation of power infrastructure is under progress through RDSS scheme across the district which include establishment of new Receiving Stations, Distribution Transformers, Conductor, Poles and allied material and said that this will improve the overall power scenario of the district.
Replying the issue of water supply, the DC said that 80% targets under Jal Jeevan Mission have been achieved so far under the scheme and said on completion of the Mission, whole scenario of the water supply will get changed in the district.
After giving patient hearing to the issues raised by the people, the Deputy Commissioner redressed several issues on the spot and assured them that all their genuine concerns would be addressed in a phased manner with active coordination from relevant departments.