DC Kupwara chairs Public Darbar in the remotest hinterland of Kupwara District, Jumagand, near LOC

KUPWARA, JANUARY 20: In an extraordinary display of dedication and commitment to public service, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Aushi Sudan today chaired a Public Darbar in an inaccessible and far-flung area, Jumagand, to listen to the grievances of the people. 

Despite the logistical challenges posed by the location near the LOC and the harsh winter conditions, the  DC along with SSP Kupwara, Yugal Manhas, ACD Kupwara Dr Mudassir, Tehsildar Tregham and all other concerned officers of the District Administration, successfully conducted the Public Darbar.

During the Public Darbar, residents had the opportunity to voice their grievances directly to the DC on wide variety of issues ranging from road, electricity, promotion of tourism, shortage of staff in School, non- availability of ambulance, scaling up of the ration quota to old age pension etc.

Speaking on the occasion, DC said that it is encouraging to see youth showing interest on wide variety of the issues. She assured the locals that a special Kisan Sampark Abhiyan will be carried out in the Area and Viksit Bharat Van will also be coming again to generate awareness among the masses about welfare schemes of the govt.

DC said  that all the corrective measure will be taken to address issues of Education, Health and electricity etc and tourism infrastructure will also be created to bring this area at par with other border areas like Keran and Karnah. However, she emphasised that given the unique geographical challenges of the area, agriculture and education are the two very promising areas to invest in for the economic development of the area.

She impressed upon the officers to give special focus to such far off areas and ensure saturation of all the welfare schemes on priority.

The residents of the area, who face unique challenges due to their geographical location, expressed their appreciation for the initiative.