JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Science & Technology and ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today conducted an extensive public outreach programme in Chowki Choura block.
The Minister was accompanied by the concerned sectoral officers of various departments.
The visit was aimed at assessing the development works besides reviewing the implementation of welfare schemes and interacting with the people at the grassroots level.
Satish Sharma held a public meeting at Dev Sathan Padoon Panchayat Ghar, Chowki Choura, where the local residents, panchayat representatives and youth raised issues related to food supplies, transport facilities, IT-enabled services, sports infrastructure, scientific awareness and other developmental needs.
The Minister assured the people that all their concerns would be addressed with priority.
The Minister also visited Jhang and Sandle Panchayat Majoor, Block Chowki Choura, where he chaired another public meeting. He reviewed the functioning of different line departments, including FCS&CA, Transport, Information Technology, Science & Technology, Youth Services & Sports and ARI & Trainings. He assessed the status of ongoing and proposed development works in the area.
While interacting with the people, the Minister sought feedback from them about the development process undertaken by the government.
Addressing the gatherings, Satish Sharma said that the government is committed towards ensuring transparent, accountable and responsive administration and that no area, especially rural and border regions, will be left behind in the development process. He emphasised that the benefits of government schemes must reach every eligible family without delay.
The Minister also highlighted the government’s focus on youth empowerment through sports, technology, innovation and skill development. He said that investments in sports infrastructure, digital governance and scientific institutions are being made to provide better opportunities for the younger generation of Jammu and Kashmir.
Satish Sharma asked the officers to take immediate note of the issues raised by the public and ensure timely resolution. He also instructed them to maintain regular contact with the local representatives so that their problems can be addressed at the earliest.
The Minister said that such public outreach programmes will continue across the Union Territory to strengthen the bond between the government and the people and ensure effective implementation of development initiatives.
