SHOPIAN, OCTOBER 21: Taking governance to the doorsteps of the people under the ongoing public outreach initiative, Mega Block Diwas was organised today at Public Park, Wachi, Zainapora, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Charandeep Singh.
At the outset of the programme, a solemn pledge ceremony was administered under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), reaffirming a collective commitment towards building a drug-free Shopian/drug-free India.
During the public outreach programme, local residents projected various basic issues and matters of public importance, including the introduction of bus services from Shopian, macadamisation of roads, smooth power supply, shifting of HT line passing through Public Park, construction of flood protection bunds, desilting of irrigation canals, augmentation of staff and machinery in hospitals, construction and development of a children’s park, establishment of a library at Wachi, and other developmental requirements.
The DC listened patiently to the grievances and concerns raised by the public. Officers from various departments responded to the issues and demands raised by the people and shared the status of ongoing developmental works and projects.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC assured the public that their genuine issues would be taken up with the concerned departments for timely and appropriate redressal, while some grievances were resolved on the spot.
He reiterated the administration’s commitment to addressing public grievances on priority and ensuring responsive, transparent and people-centric governance. He also directed the officers to ensure prompt responses to public issues and grievances and take appropriate measures for their timely resolution.
He also impressed on the officers to ensure time-bound completion of all work projects in the area.
The day-long public outreach programme witnessed active participation from local residents and public delegations, reflecting an overwhelming public response.
The primary focus of Mega Block Diwas was to ensure the on-the-spot redressal of public grievances, facilitate the direct delivery of government services and assess the developmental needs and demands of the community.
Among others, ADDC Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone, ADC Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, DPO, Mohammed Imran, CPO, Mudasir Ahmed, GM, DIC, Shurjil Naik, SDM Zainapora, Bilal Ahmed, Xens, DIO, BDOs and various sectoral officers were present on the occasion.
