ANANTNAG, OCTOBER 29: Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Er. Gulam Ali Khatana, today presided over a Public Darbar at Government Higher Secondary School, Chaklipora, Block Chittergul, Anantnag, to listen to public grievances and address issues concerning the people.
During the Darbar, local residents, public representatives and various delegations projected their demands and highlighted issues related to basic amenities, essential services and developmental requirements.
The issues raised included power supply, drinking water, healthcare facilities, tourism, education, road connectivity, agriculture and other public utility services.
Er. Khatana gave a patient hearing to the participants and took note of the grievances and demands put forth by them.
Addressing the gathering, the MP reiterated the Government’s commitment to the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir, with a special focus on the welfare of the poor, educated sections of society and tribal communities.
He urged officers to create awareness among people through Panchayats about various Centrally Sponsored Schemes, including those related to agricultural loans, Kisan Credit Card (KCC), employment generation, financial assistance and marriage assistance. He also encouraged eligible beneficiaries to avail benefits of these schemes.
He assured the people that their genuine grievances would be taken up with the concerned authorities for appropriate intervention.
He also directed officers of the concerned departments to take prompt cognisance of the issues raised during the Darbar and ensure their timely redressal through coordinated efforts.
Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Anantnag, Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development, Chief Education Officer, Lead District Manager, officers from PDD, PHE, R&B, Horticulture, Agriculture, Tourism, Health, Rural Development, National Highways, Food, Forest and District Industries Centre, along with the Tehsildar and other concerned officers and representatives from various departments, were present during the Public Darbar.
