SAMBA: Union Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries, Krishan Pal Gurjar, today concluded his two-day tour of Samba district with e-inauguration of several mega development projects besides attending a Public Outreach Programme at Jakh Vijaypur.
The projects inaugurated included a 4 km road in Papad Avtara constructed with a cost of Rs 173.48 lakh, up gradation of PMGSY road in Taloor costing Rs 129.80 lakh, Water Supply Schemes at Smailpur, Kartholi, Rajinderpura, Lower Birpur and Gurha Salthia commissioned under Jal Jeevan Mission involving an amount of Rs 1029.53 lakh.
On the occasion, MoS also distributed assistive aids including hearing aids and wheelchairs among the Social Welfare Department beneficiaries besides giving away sanctioned loan amount to beneficiaries of various employment generation schemes.
District Development Council Chairman, Keshav Dutt Sharma, Member Parliament, Jugal Kishore Sharma, Vice Chairman DDC, Balwan Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Anuradha Gupta besides other DDC, BDC members, Sarpnachs, Panchs, senior officers and locals were present on the occasion.
Union Minister inspected stalls established by different departments to raise awareness among people regarding their schemes and programmes meant for their socio-economic emancipation. He appreciated the efforts of the administration in creating widespread awareness about their schemes. He also exhorted the public to reap benefits under various government-sponsored schemes including PMAY, Jan Dhan Yojana, Social Security Schemes, Financial inclusion schemes, employment generation schemes and others.
DDC Chairman and Vice-Chairman, DDC members, BDC Chairman, local Sarpanch also spoke on various initiatives of the government in giving impetus to growth and development in the region. They also projected various grievances and demands concerning the development of their respective areas seeking an early redressal of the same.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister said that J&K has a special place in the heart of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi saying that the present government has put end to corruption ensuring more responsive and accountable governance to people at doorsteps. “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas is the main mantra of present dispensation towards ensuring holistic development of all regions of the country with emphasis on unattended parts,” he maintained.
“Hitherto neglected regions in J&K are now experiencing a new era of growth and development with the launch of several initiatives like establishment of AIIMS, IITs, enhanced road and Railway networks, Har Ghar Nal, Nal Main Jal, 24-hour electricity and others,” added the Union Minister.
Union Minister, while responding to issues and concerns raised by the people of the district, assured that all these grievances and demands will be taken up at the appropriate forum for early redressal.
