Khatana chairs Public Darbar at Town Hall Kupwara

Kupwara, Oct 16: Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana, Friday visited Kupwara district and chaired a public darbar at Town Hall Kupwara to review developmental activities, assess the implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes and address public grievances.
The darbar was attended by Ex-MLC Syed Rafiq Shah, Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kupwara Ghulam Rasool, Chief Planning Officer (CPO), Superintending Engineer (SE), Roads and Buildings (R&B), Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Assistant Commissioner Panchayat (ACP), other concerned district officers, and prominent citizens of Kupwara district.
During the interaction, the MP conducted a sector-wise review of various departments, focusing on the progress of developmental works, implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes and other issues concerning public welfare.
Representatives and members of the public from different constituencies raised several issues related to electricity, drinking water, road connectivity, transport, ration distribution, telecommunications, forest-related matters and other essential services. He gave a patient hearing to the grievances and took up several issues on the spot, directing the concerned officers to take prompt and necessary action for their early redressal.
Emphasising the importance of responsive and accountable governance, Er. Ghulam Ali Khatana directed the officers to maintain close coordination with the public, conduct regular field visits and ensure that the genuine grievances of people are addressed in a time-bound manner. He stressed that the benefits of government schemes must reach the intended beneficiaries and that developmental works should be executed efficiently and transparently.
The MP further directed the Additional District Development Commissioner, Kupwara, to obtain progress reports from the concerned officers on the issues raised during the public darbar and submit a consolidated report to his office within two weeks. He underscored the need for regular monitoring and follow-up to ensure tangible outcomes and effective resolution of public grievances.
The public darbar provided an important platform for direct interaction between the public and the administration, facilitating the identification of local issues and strengthening efforts towards responsive governance and inclusive development in Kupwara district.