Khaltse, May 15 : Deputy Commissioner Sham, Kunzes Angmo, conducted a comprehensive inspection of the Community Health Centre (CHC), Khaltse market and the local segregation centre, reviewing healthcare delivery, sanitation measures, traffic congestion and waste management concerns in the subdivision.
Accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Khaltse, Mohd Sharif, the Deputy Commissioner visited CHC Khaltse where she inspected various sections of the hospital, including the kitchen and waste disposal facilities, to assess hygiene and sanitation standards being maintained at the institution.
During interactions with patients, doctors and paramedical staff, concerns regarding shortages of doctors, drivers and supporting healthcare personnel were raised before the Deputy Commissioner. Block Medical Officer Dr. Jawad Ahmad apprised her of the operational difficulties faced by the hospital due to inadequate manpower and limited logistical support.
Responding to the issues, the Deputy Commissioner assured the hospital administration that the matter would be taken up with the concerned authorities for necessary intervention. She also directed the Block Medical Officer to coordinate with the CPWD authorities and submit a report regarding the handing over and taking over process of the newly completed hospital structure. Details regarding ongoing infrastructure works being executed at the facility were also sought during the inspection.
The hospital staff further briefed the Deputy Commissioner on the mechanism adopted for biomedical and solid waste disposal. She later inspected the waste disposal site located within the hospital premises and reviewed the overall sanitation management system.
Subsequently, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the Khaltse market area along with representatives of the Merchant Association, the Lambardar and members of the LBA Youth Wing Sham to assess traffic management and parking-related issues.
Officials and local representatives highlighted the requirement for acquisition of land near Khaltse Bridge to streamline vehicular movement and regulate traffic congestion in the market area. The Deputy Commissioner assured that a detailed meeting involving all stakeholders, including Khaltse Police, would soon be convened to examine long-term measures for traffic regulation and parking management.
At the segregation centre, sanitation workers informed the Deputy Commissioner that garbage disposal services had been suspended due to non-payment of pending wages. The issue was resolved during the visit itself, with directions issued to the concerned authorities to ensure clearance of dues and restoration of garbage collection services from the following day.
The Deputy Commissioner was also apprised of the ongoing water lifting irrigation scheme at Patsathang. She stated that a separate review meeting with engineers and stakeholders would be convened shortly to examine the progress and issues related to the project.
