JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, today chaired a meeting of the Sub-Committee constituted to examine the issues related to Gair Mumkin Khads in Jammu and Kashmir at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu.
The Committee stressed on protection of all flood zone areas, however, asserted on identification of chronic areas of Gair Mumkin Khads to effectively address the long-standing public concerns across all districts.
The meeting was attended by Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana and Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, as members of the Sub-Committee.
Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti Department, Shaleen Kabra, briefed the Sub-Committee on the current status of Gair Mumkin Khads.
The Deputy Chief Minister directed that chronic areas of Gair Mumkin Khads be identified on priority. Stressing on protection of all flood prone areas, he instructed the concerned departments to submit detailed reports in a time-bound manner. He further sought inputs and suggestions to address the issues faced by the public concerning Gair Mumkin Khads.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister underscored the importance of pro-public and practical decision-making to ensure the amicable redressal of genuine grievances. He directed the concerned authorities to expedite and ensure timely completion of zone-wise mapping, particularly in chronic areas.
The Sub-Committee held detailed deliberations on the existing status of Gair Mumkin Khads, daryas and nallahs, along with related concerns, with the objective of providing relief to the public wherever warranted.
The Deputy Chief Minister also called for sensitization of all stakeholders and emphasized the need for scientific mapping of Gair Mumkin Khads, nallahs and adjacent non-cultivable waste lands.
The members of the Sub-Committee put forth valuable suggestions and highlighted various public concerns requiring urgent attention.
Putting forward his suggestions, Minister of Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Javed Ahmad Rana said that coordinated efforts are required by the concerned departments to ensure timely resolution of public concerns.
Speaking at the outset, Minister Agriculture Production, Javid Ahmad Dar asserted on addressing the genuine concerns of the public.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Secretary Revenue Rajeev Ranjan, Chief Engineer I&FC, Special Secretary Revenue, and other concerned officers.
