KUPWARA: Commissioner Secretary Science & Technology, Saurabh Bhagat, today chaired a public darbar at Town Hall Kupwara.
During the public darbar, the Commissioner Secretary had extensive interaction with the participants who apprised him of their issues relating to their respective areas. He also sought feedback from them on the implementation of government schemes in their areas while enquiring about the impact of these initiatives on their lives.
While responding to the issues raised by the public during the public darbar, the Secretary assured them that all the issues would be taken up with the concerned authorities for an early redressal. Assuring swift action, Saurabh Bhagat assured to take up all public demands to the relevant authorities for redressal.
While highlighting the importance of public darbar, he said that these public outreach programs act as a bridge between the administration and the people, paving the way for enhanced growth and development in the district.
Commissioner Secretary said that Kupwara is witnessing development and progress at a fast speed and expressed his hope that it will also become a top-performing district not only in UT of J&K but in the entire country.
While elaborating on e-governance, he said that 1200 online government services are playing a significant role in digital transformation, improving citizen engagement, and enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and convenience for citizens. These services allow citizens to access government services anytime, anywhere without the need to visit physical offices.
Similarly, LG’s Grievance cell plays a crucial role in resolving issues of people by providing a dedicated platform for addressing their complaints and concerns within a month responsively and effectively. Transparent administration has promoted trust, accountability and effective governance, he said.
DDC Chairman, Kupwara, Irfan Sultan Panditpori on the occasion, also put forth various issues before the visiting officer for redressal.
Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara, Ms. Ayushi Sudan on the occasion, presented a brief picture of development and other initiatives in the district.
DC affirmed that all public inputs from the darbar would be recorded and integrated into actionable plans.
Earlier, the Commissioner Secretary also inspected stalls set up by various departments, showcasing their achievements and schemes and participated in a plantation drive by planting deodar saplings in the lawns of Town Hall Kupwara.
On the occasion, three projects including the construction of a food store in Kargam, a project cost of 7 lakh executed by RDD, the construction of a Community Hall at Kuligam A, executed under ADF with a project cost of Rs 16 lakh (RDD), Construction of tile path at Bunpora Magam project cost 9.30 executed by RDD, were e-inaugurated by the Commissioner Secretary in presence of other dignitaries.
Among others, the public darbar was attended by VC DDC, DDC Drugmulla, Chairman Traders Federation, Chairman Transport association Kupwara, ADDC Kupwara, ADC Kupwara, JD Planning, SE R&B, District officers, sectoral officers besides a large number of people.
