Jahangir Lolabi
Kupwara: The District Administration Kupwara has reciprocated to a representation moved by youth leader Adv Yousaf Shah regarding the immediate renovation of a shrine in Peer Mohalla Kupwara even as seeking Action Taken Report (ATR) on other projects, sought by the leader, elsewhere in the frontier district.
Joint Director (Planning) Kupwara in a communiqué to Assistant Commissioner Development, Kupwara has informed the of the latter that a representation vide number AJKYS/DC/02/23, dated 23-02-2023 received from the President of All J&K Youth Society Kupwara is duly endorsed by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir.
As per the ATR of ‘Emergency Renovation of Sufi Shrine in Peer Mohalla Kupwara, which is in dilapidated condition, the renovation has been approved under Convergence of 14th FCA Grants with MGNREGA to the extent of Rupees 3.47 Lakhs (14th FC = Rs. 3.00 Lakhs and MGNREGA = Rs. 0.47 Lakhs), the work is under progress and shall be completed at an earliest as reported by the BDO Sogam.
“In this backdrop, I am directed to request you to take up the instant work under convergence mode of ADF of District Capex Budget 2023-24 with MGNREGA Action Plan so that, shall be completed in time well in time”, reads the communiqué.
“The ATR shall be submitted to this office for perusal of District Development Commissioner”, reads the communiqué further.
The District Development Commissioner office Kupwara in response to a reference communication number 33 (Memo) ASP/2022/2625, dated 16-06-2022, regarding the Memorandum submitted by Sajid Yousaf Shah, President All J&K Youth Society Kupwara, in the office of Hon’ble LG regarding execution of some important works, has written the Action Taken Report is as: i) Building of Community Playground cum Army Helipad in Kasbag, Peer Mohalla Sogam Kupwara of which the ‘Action Taken’ as on date is that “As reported by BDO Sogam, the Estimate/DPR for building of Community Playground cum Army Helipad in Kasbag, Peer Mohalla Sogam Kupwara has been completed to the extent of Rupees 18.78 lakhs. It has been decided tht approval for Phase-I shall be accorded under convergence of 14th FCA grants with MGNREGA shall be accorded. Similarly Action Taken on Installation of 250 KVA Transformer, which is lying uninstalled since last 3 years at Peer Mohalla Sogam Kupwara is as, “The Executive Engineer KPDCL Kupwara reported that “a 250 KVA Distribution Transformer is already installed at Peer Mohalla Sogam and feeds a total of 46 consumers/households and hence there is no feasibility for creation/installation of another 250KV”. However there is requirement for upgradation/improvement of LT Network. A total number of 6 LT poles along with 1 kilometre. Conductor will be installed within 15 days by Executive Engineer KPDCL Kupwara.”
Meanwhile the locals have extended their gratitude towards the young leader for highlighting their genuine concerns and making the things happen for them.





