Excelsior Correspondent
Kishtwar, Oct 30: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, today visited the cloudburst-affected area of Chasoti, Paddar, to assess the ongoing developmental and restoration works being carried out in the region following the devastating cloudburst that struck the village on August 14, 2025.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected various sites to review the progress of restoration and rehabilitation activities.
He took detailed stock of measures being implemented to restore essential services and ensure relief to the affected families.
The DC also inspected partially damaged houses, for which the Shilanyas (foundation laying) will be carried out by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days.
He interacted with local residents and listened to their grievances related to housing, water supply, and electricity. The DC issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned departments for immediate redressal of the issues raised by the public.
Emphasizing the need for swift restoration, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Jal Shakti Department to immediately restore the damaged water channel and increase the number of water connections to meet the needs of the local population. Similarly, the Irrigation & Flood Control Department was instructed to commence restoration work on the canal from tomorrow without any delay.
Reviewing preparedness for the upcoming winter season, the DC stated that all necessary arrangements have been completed, and helpline numbers of the District Administration, Police and SDM offices have been made available for any assistance required by citizens.
The DC was accompanied by SSP Kishtwar Naresh Singh-JKPS, SDM Paddar Dr. Amit Kumar, Tehsildar Paddar, Vijay Gupta, ExEn PMGSY Kishtwar Rajesh Sharma along with other senior officers and concerned staff.
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