Srinagar: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs Javed Ahmed Rana on Friday met several legislators, public deputations and individuals at the Civil Secretariat here and reviewed various public welfare and developmental issues.
Among those who met the minister were MLA Uri Dr Sajjad Shafi and MLA Hazratbal Salman Sagar, who projected constituency-related demands concerning public infrastructure, drinking water supply, irrigation facilities and other developmental works.
During the interactions, the legislators stressed the need for timely completion of ongoing projects and early resolution of issues related to public service delivery. They also highlighted demands regarding strengthening civic amenities and expediting the desiltation process of irrigation networks.
Several deputations and individuals from different areas also met the minister and apprised him of their grievances and developmental concerns.
A delegation of contractors associated with the Jal Jeevan Mission raised issues related to execution of works under the scheme and sought timely resolution of procedural and payment-related matters for smooth implementation of projects.
Another deputation comprising seasonal labourers of the Irrigation Department projected their long-pending demands and sought welfare measures and sympathetic consideration of their issues.
Various other delegations highlighted concerns related to drinking water supply, irrigation facilities, public infrastructure and other local developmental matters requiring departmental intervention.
Javed Rana assured the delegations that all genuine issues and demands would be examined on priority and reiterated the government’s commitment towards responsive governance and timely grievance redressal.
He also directed the concerned officers to take appropriate follow-up action on the issues raised during the meetings.
