BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner Budgam Jatin Kishore on Friday inspected revenue offices and the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Beerwah to review public service delivery, administrative functioning and healthcare facilities.
During the visit, the DC inspected the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Office Complex, Sub-Registrar Office and Tehsil Office Beerwah, reviewing infrastructure, public amenities and the status of services.
At the Tehsil Office, he inspected the SQ, MM and Establishment sections and reviewed the disposal of public cases, maintenance of records and progress on revenue matters, including issuance of extracts and certificates, mutations, land verification and demarcation.
He directed officials to expedite pending applications, ensure proper maintenance of revenue records and accelerate their digitisation. At the SDM and Sub-Registrar offices, he stressed transparency, timely processing of registration cases and hassle-free access to services.
The DC also called for stronger monitoring and grievance redressal mechanisms, directing officials to avoid unnecessary delays and ensure services were delivered within prescribed timelines. He interacted with applicants and sought feedback on the services being provided.
Later, Kishore visited SDH Beerwah to assess healthcare infrastructure, patient care arrangements and the availability of essential medical facilities.
He inspected hospital wards and units, including the Emergency, Dental and Gynaecology sections, besides clinical and diagnostic facilities. He reviewed the functioning of medical equipment, staffing arrangements, laboratory services and patient management.
The DC also inspected the hospital pharmacy and directed authorities to maintain adequate stocks of essential medicines and ensure their timely availability to patients.
Emphasising quality healthcare, cleanliness and hygiene, he called for better coordination among hospital units, functional medical equipment and timely medical attention. He also interacted with patients and attendants to obtain feedback on the facilities.
Kishore was accompanied by Joint Director Planning Javed Ahmad, SDM Beerwah Taufeeq Ahmad Gazi, Tehsildars of Beerwah and Khag, the Sub-Registrar Beerwah, Chief Medical Officer and other senior officers.
