Legislator, deputations call on Forest Minister; Project developmental issues

SRINAGAR : Legislator Qaiser Jamsheed Lone besides several public deputations and individuals on Monday called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, at Civil Secretariat here and apprised him of various public welfare issues, developmental concerns and other pressing concerns affecting their respective areas.
MLA Lolab discussed several constituency related matters and sought the Minister’s intervention for augmentation of public infrastructure, improvement in water supply schemes, irrigation facilities and other developmental works in his area.
During the interaction, the legislator highlighted the need for timely execution of the ongoing works and early resolution of issues concerning public service delivery. He also projected several demands related to strengthening civic amenities and improving infrastructure.
Besides the legislator, several deputations and individuals from different areas also met the Minister and projected their grievances and demands.
A delegation from Pir Panjal raised the issues concerning execution of works under the Jal Jeevan Mission and sought timely resolution of matters for smooth implementation of projects. The delegation urged the Minister for necessary intervention to ensure uninterrupted progress of works being undertaken under the mission.
Another delegation from the area sought the Minister’s intervention for blacktopping of roads in their locality and highlighted several other developmental and civic issues for redressal.
Likewise, several delegations and representatives from different parts of Kashmir highlighted the matters related to roads, power supply, health facilities, potable water, pending development projects and other local concerns requiring departmental attention.
The Minister gave a patient hearing to the deputations and assured them that all their genuine issues and demands projected during the meetings would be examined on priority. He reiterated the government’s commitment towards ensuring responsive governance and timely redressal of public grievances.
The Minister directed the concerned officers to take appropriate follow-up action on the issues raised by the visiting delegations and individuals for prompt redress.