Drass, Oct 13: Member of Parliament (Ladakh) Mohmad Haneefa Jan on Sunday announced that an inquiry will be initiated into issues related to the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Drass. He assured that all developmental works in the region would be prioritized based on urgency, feasibility, and public need.
The MP made these remarks during an extensive tour of the Drass Sub-Division, aimed at reviewing ongoing projects and assessing local concerns on the ground.
Reaffirming his commitment to grassroots development, Haneefa Jan emphasized that inclusive progress and timely redressal of public grievances remain his top priorities. He was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil Imteeaz Kacho, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Drass Vishal Atri, and senior officers from the health, agriculture, and other departments. Together, they reviewed ongoing developmental projects and interacted with local residents to gain firsthand insight into their concerns.
During the visit, the MP directed the ADC to ensure that all heads of departments accompany him on future tours to enable better inter-departmental coordination and quicker response to public grievances.
At Biaras, Drass, villagers raised several issues, including implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a proposal for a tourist viewpoint, blacktopping of internal roads, lift irrigation schemes, restoration of the irrigation khul, construction of a village bridge, and water supply for the new colony at Haripora. Responding to their concerns, the MP assured that immediate solutions would be explored within his competence—such as the installation of a submersible pump—while long-term measures would also be pursued to address persistent issues.
He further reiterated that an inquiry into JJM-related irregularities would be conducted and that developmental works will be prioritized based on their urgency and feasibility.
At Goshan (Old Meeting Hall), residents submitted a detailed memorandum outlining their key demands, including restoration of the Tololing Irrigation Khul, construction of a Jal Shakti water tank at Tololing, upgradation of Government Middle School Majapur to a High School, development of a reservoir tank, blacktopping of internal roads, and establishment of a Medical Sub-Centre and Food Store.
Addressing the gathering, the MP expressed gratitude to the people for their continued trust and support, stating that the purpose of his visit was to review developmental challenges at the grassroots level and to escalate them to higher authorities through the ADC and SDM for timely resolution. He assured that both immediate and long-term interventions would be taken to resolve public issues effectively.
He also informed the gathering that recommendations for the upgradation of Middle School Majapur would be made in accordance with official norms and that the MPLAD Plan was already under process.
At Ranbirpura, villagers voiced concerns regarding the implementation of JJM and demanded blacktopping and link roads. The MP instructed officials to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed link roads and directed them to make the Khundiyal Submersible Pump functional within three days.
Additionally, he took note of the demand for a dedicated electric line for the Sub-District Hospital Drass, along with the appointment of a lady gynecologist, a physician, and the establishment of ultrasound facilities. He also instructed for the restoration of the hospital duty roster as per the earlier routine.
Through this visit, MP Haneefa Jan reaffirmed his resolve to ensure equitable development across remote regions of Ladakh, emphasizing that people’s welfare and responsive governance remain at the heart of his agenda.
