Kulgam: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, on Wednesday visited the Manzgam area to inspect key public institutions and assess the status of healthcare and education facilities.
During the visit, the DC inspected the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Manzgam, where he reviewed the availability of patient care services. He interacted with doctors, paramedical staff, and patients, taking stock of essential facilities including medicines, medical equipment, and service delivery.
Emphasising the importance of quality healthcare, the DC directed the medical staff to maintain proper patient care standards and ensure hygiene across the facility.
Later, he visited Higher Secondary School Manzgam to evaluate the academic environment and infrastructural facilities. Stressing the need for a conducive learning atmosphere, he urged school authorities to ensure a supportive and student-friendly academic environment.
The Deputy Commissioner also conducted an on-site inspection of the Water Supply Scheme in Manzgam, including the Common Raw Water Main being developed under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
He directed officials to expedite the completion of the project and ensure that all remaining households are connected at the earliest, achieving 100 percent coverage of Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs).
Officials informed the DC that the raw water supply system has already been completed and commissioned. Allied infrastructure, including pipe crossings at Kadlbal, anchor blocks, intake channels, and break pressure structures, has also been executed and made operational.
Joint Director Planning Malik Suhail and other concerned officers accompanied the DC during the visit.
