STATE TIMES NEWS
BANI: Continuing with concerted efforts to reach out to PRI members and the public of remote areas, Col Mahan Singh (Retd.) DDC Chairman Kathua on Sunday held a public grievances Sammelan at Duggan (Bani).
People in large numbers from Duggan, Bani and Lohai Malhar blocks attended the event. DDC Members Kishor Kumar, Reeta Devi, BDC Chairperson Neelam Kumari accompanied the DDC Chairman. Sarpanchs and Panchs also attended the Sammelan. SDM Bani and ADDC Kathua along with all concerned officers and officials were also present.
Public issues like delay in construction of PMGSY & PWD roads, inflated electricity bills, shortage of drinking water, development of tourism infrastructure, non availability of doctors and staff at health centres, shortage of teachers in Govt Schools, construction of play grounds etc were raised in the Sammelan. Some members demanded early completion of Dhaggar to Katli Road via Dheri Gala.
The DDC Chairman listened to all the speakers patiently and noted each and every issue for early redressal.
The DDC Chairman assured the public of resolving all the issues on priority. He passed on spot instructions to officers present for addressing the issues. He thanked PM Narendra Modi, Dr Jitendra Singh and LG Manoj Sinha for including Kathua-Basohli-Bani-Doda Road in Bharat Mala project as part of PMDP.
Col Mahan said that good governance is the hallmark of Modi Govt which stands committed to the welfare and well-being of people residing in far flung areas. He informed the people about the relentless efforts of LG Sinha led government’s commitment to promote tourism in Basohli-Bani Region.
Col Mahan also inaugurated boundary wall work worth Rs. 10 lakh at Govt High School Dhaggar and renovation work of Dulangal Panchayat Garh worth Rs. 5 lakh under Capex Plan.