DC Kupwara conducts day-long extensive tour of Tangdar & Teetwal

Chairs meeting, interacts with PRIs & locals

KUPWARA, September 22: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan on Friday conducted an extensive tour of Karnah Sub Division.

During the visit, the DC held meeting with PRIs, Revenue authorities and other stakeholders for finalizing alignment of RT- TC four lane Highway and  also visited Sharda Mata temple at Teetwal.

On reaching Tangdar, the DC chaired a  meeting which was attended by SSP Kupwara Yogal Manas, SDM Karnah Dr Gulzar Rather, Tehsildar Karnah, PRIs including  Chairman BDC Tangdar Reyaz Ahmad, Chairperson BDC Teetwal, Nawshada Akhtar,  Representive of civil society and Beopar Mandal Tangdar.

In the joint meeting, all the three options  proposed for alignment of 4 lane National Highway Rafiabad-Trehgam- Trehgam-Chamkote (RT-TC) were discussed threadbare with the stakeholders.

The DC appreciated PRIs and Members of civil society for their positive outlook  and contributions towards developmental initiatives. She directed Tehsildar Karnah to submit a comprehensive report with recommendation in consultation with the technical experts and other stakeholders so that alignment of this important road project is finalized without any further delay. 

 The DC interacted with the local residents on development issues and  attended various delegations and patiently listened to their demands and issued on spot instructions to the concerned officers. 

He  also visited Sharada Temple at LOC Teetwal and took review of infrastructural projects undertaken at Teetwal (which is located close to Zero Line) to promote Border Tourism.

At Teetwal, the DC was invited as the chief guest to the final match of Shardha Invitation Cricket Tournament where she distributed prizes among the players. She also expressed her gratitude to the cricket teams of NCR Delhi which participated in the tournament. 

On the occasion she opined that Teetwal has a rich history and huge potential for Border tourism.