Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 15: In view of the upcoming summer season, Dr Rajeev Bhagat, MLA Bishnah, convened a high-level meeting with officials from the Jal Shakti Department, Mechanical Department and Power Development Department (PDD) to strategize on ensuring uninterrupted essential services and preventing fire incidents in agricultural fields.
Held at his office chamber, the meeting was attended by the Executive Engineers of Power Development, Irrigation and Jal Shakti, along with their engineering teams. Dr Bhagat stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination to mitigate hardships faced by residents and farmers.
A major outcome of the meeting was the directive to establish a Joint Control Room for real-time service monitoring, grievance redressal, and efficient inter-departmental communication. This control room will operate round-the-clock during the summer months.
Highlighting the issues of power cuts and water supply disruptions, Dr Bhagat instructed the departments to work in tandem to ensure smooth delivery of services. He urged PDD officials to carry out maintenance and infrastructure upgrades ahead of peak summer demand and maintain transparent communication with the public regarding any scheduled outages.
“Unscheduled power cuts affect not just daily life but also businesses and essential services. Proactive measures must be taken to ensure a stable power supply,” Dr Bhagat stated.
Special emphasis was laid on preventing fire incidents in agricultural fields due to electric shocks. Expressing concern for farmers’ safety and livelihoods, Dr Bhagat directed PDD to inspect power lines in farming zones, fix sagging wires and enforce safety protocols to prevent electric leakages.
All departments assured full cooperation and presented their summer preparedness plans. They committed to working closely through the Joint Control Room to ensure quick response and minimal disruption.
The meeting concluded with a strong resolve to safeguard public welfare and support the farming community throughout the summer season.
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