STATE TIMES NEWS Udhampur: Chairperson, Destitute And Handicapped Welfare Association (DAHWA), S S Sumbria called on Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, Indu Kanwal Chib and apprised him of various issues of public importance seeking an early redressal of the same. DAHWA Chairperson, while informing the DC about the mounting encroachment attempts by unscrupulous elements over the Shamshan Ghat (cremation ground) lands in the district for their vested interests, demanded proper earmarking and entry in the revenue and panchayat records for such spaces so that the same could be saved for larger interest of the society. Sumbria demanded provision of special technical training for differently abled persons with easy loans at minimum possible interest rates which will not only ensure them employment but will also create jobs for others as well. He also urged upon the DC to ensure that in case of death of a pensioner beneficiary of Social Welfare department of any category either his family member, as per norms, or any eligible person of the same area be provided his or her pension benefits. Sumbria also strongly voiced for establishment of tehsil office of Social Welfare Department at Majalta as the people of the area are facing a lot of hardships because of absence of this vital office there. DC, while responding to the issues raised by DAHWA, assured that all these issues of great public significance would be looked into for a speedy resolution.
