Weekly Block Diwas: DC Rajouri addresses public concerns at Sagote Panchayat of Dhangri Block

RAJOURI, JANUARY 18: As a part of the weekly Block Diwas initiative and to redress the public issues at their doorsteps, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Om Prakash Bhagat today chaired a public outreach camp at Sagote panchayat in Dhangri Block

During the event, a wide range of concerns was raised by the local residents, including road repairs, staffing and upgrading of government institutions, addressing the problem of water shortage, augmentation of healthcare infrastructure and the construction of motorable bridges.

Several specific issues were highlighted, such as the establishment of sub centre at Sewa Jagir, a motorable bridge at Sewa Jagir, speedy execution of JJM schemes, construction of a motorable bridge at Peo Manayala, renovation of Bal to Peo Manayala Road, sanctioning of a Degree college for Dhangri Block, construction of road from Argi to Tali and the initiation of work on the water supply scheme at panchayat Kalal Kass-B among others.

The event also provided an opportunity to the government functionaries to inform the public about the schemes and programs being implemented by their respective departments. Attendees were encouraged to take advantage of these initiatives for their own betterment.

The Deputy Commissioner assured the public that all their concerns had been meticulously documented and that each genuine issue would be addressed with the intervention of the respective departments in a phased and time-bound manner.

In a spirit of collaboration, the Deputy Commissioner Om Prakash Bhagat also acknowledged the invaluable contribution of all stakeholders who have played a vital role in achieving the objectives of government initiatives. He fervently encouraged them to persist in their hard work for the greater good of the common masses.

The Deputy Commissioner also issued on the spot directives to the concerned departments to prioritize and resolve the issues flagged by the public. Notably, several issues found resolution right there with the prompt intervention of the dedicated departments.

Regarding the augmentation of water supply, the Deputy Commissioner Om Prakash Bhagat, informed the public that a total of 17 schemes have been initiated in Dhangri Block under JJM and work on all of these schemes has already commenced.

Addressing the public demand for the opening of a bank branch at Sagote, Deputy Commissioner Rajouriassured the attendees that he would take up the matter with the concerned authorities.

Regarding the ongoing developmental projects, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri took a hands-on approach, directing officers to expedite progress and ensure timely completion. Recognizing the pivotal role these projects play in the growth of the region, he stressed the significance of efficient execution to bring tangible improvements to the community.

At the Block Diwas event, the Deputy Commissioner Om Prakash Bhagat issued a pivotal directive for seamless collaboration among the concerned departments. Emphasizing the imperative of swift resolution, the Deputy Commissioner called for a united effort to eliminate bottlenecks hindering the timely execution of developmental projects.

Among others, CPO, Mohammad Khurshid; ACD, Vijay Kumar; CAHO, Dr Khalid Hussain; DSHO, Dr PP Sagotra; CEO Education, Bishamber Dass, Tehsildar Rajouri, Varinder Sharma; CMO, Dr Rajinder Sharma; LDM, Sanjeev Bhasin; AD Employment, Muqlis Ali; EXEN PDD Rajouri, Mohd Rashid; EXEN REW, Zahir Khan and other district and sectoral officers attended the event.