RAJOURI: To redress the grievances of the public at their doorsteps, the Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Om Prakash Bhagat held a public outreach camp at block Manjakote, as a part of the Weekly Block Diwas initiative.
During the Outreach Camp, a wide range of issues were raised by the attendees, including demands for the macadamization of roads, upgradation of government institutions, scarcity of water and the need for the augmentation of health infrastructure in the area. The Officers present during the event utilized the platform to educate the public about the various schemes being implemented by the different departments across the district.
They actively encouraged the locals to avail the benefits of these welfare initiatives. The concerned Officers also responded to the issues and demands raised by the public during the public outreach camp.
The DC assured the public that the district administration is working tirelessly to ensure that all basic amenities are provided to the people at their doorsteps. He also assured that genuine concerns raised during the event would be addressed in a time-bound manner through the direct intervention of the concerned departments. To expedite the redressal process, the DC issued on the spot directions to the concerned officers, to prioritize the resolution of the issues highlighted by the public.
The DC emphasized the need of coordination among all stakeholders for the development of the area thereby improving the overall quality of life of the residents. He also spoke about the menace of drug abuse and its effects on the youth and society as a whole. He sought active cooperation of the general public in fighting this scourge and urged them to join hands with the administration to create a drug-free society.
The Weekly Block Diwas event held at block Manjakote was a resounding success, with the district administration successfully addressing numerous public issues and concerns in a participatory and transparent manner.
The outreach camp was attended by the ADDC, Dr Raj Kumar Thapa; CPO, Maqsood Ahmed; DSHO, PP Sagotra; ALC, Pradyot Gupta; LDM, Sanjeev Bhasin; AD Fisheries, Bodh Raj; Executive Engineers besides district and sectoral officers.