Good Governance Week- Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore

Retd. IAS, Mohammad Shafi Rather participates, shares valuable feedback with officers
KUPWARA : In connection with the celebration of ongoing Good Governance Week and Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore initiative of the Government, District Administration Kupwara today organized a Mega Workshop in the Main Conference Hall of D.C Office here which was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan. Retd. IAS Officer, Mohammad Shafi Rather was chief guest on the occasion.
The Deputy Commissioner Kupwara in her address, welcomed the Chief Guest and said that ‘Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore’ is the initiative of the Ministry of ARI & Trainings wherein the districts have been called for resolving the grievances of the public, besides, outreaching to tehsils, blocks, panchayats and sub divisions to improve the connect between administration and the public. She hoped that the valuable feedback by the Chief Guest who is an experienced Administrator will benefit the officers in resolving the issues and grievances of the people in a better way.
The Deputy Commissioner also mentioned various developments going in the district which on accomplishment will have a revolutionary impact on the lives of the people which among others include the construction of National Highway-701, RKCTC (Rafiabad-Kupwara-Chowkibal-Trehgam-Chamkote) and Government Medical College. She also highlighted the major schemes and programmes being currently implemented by the District Administration including Mission Yuva, HADP, JJM, Digitization of Land Records etc.
In his speech, Mohammad Shafi Rather said that the Good Governance Week – Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore is an initiative by the Government to bring transparency and ease in the public service delivery at the doorsteps of the people. He shared his experience with the participants about the time when he served as DC Kupwara and expressed delight over the development registered by the district till date. He hoped that this development will touch the heights in near future.
Shafi Rather said that majority of the people living in district Kupwara are connected with the Agriculture and earn their living from this sector and emphasized the need to boost this sector by putting special focus on programmes like HADP.
He said that the people are now more empowered that they have representatives at each level of adminsitration including Panchayat, Block and District level which have further strengthened the governance process and brought a significant change in the lives of the people.
On the occasion, different departments including Health, Education, JJM, Agriculture, Horticulture etc highlighted the achievements and targets of their departments. Documentaries were also presented in the workshop, highlighting various developments in recent past in the district including establishment of Government Medical College, Dialysis Centre, achievement of TB Free Kupwara, Aspirational District, besides, progress under other sectors were also showcased in these documentaries.
Meanwhile, various citizens present there put forth their demands and grievances relating to their respective areas regarding water supply, electricity and other day to day issues. They were assured about the time bound resolution of their grievances.
ADC Kupwara, Mohd Rouf Rehman presented the vote of thanks and expressed gratitude on behalf of the District Administration Kupwara towards the Chief Guest for gracing the event with his presence and sharing valuable feedback with the functionaries of District Administration.
On his arrival in the Workshop, a warm welcome was offered by DC Kupwara and the Officers of Administration to the Chief Guest.
ADC Kupwara, ACD, CPO,ACP,CMO,CEO,AD Fisheries AMO besides, other district/sectoral officers/officials and prominent citizens attended the day long workshop.