DC Anantnag holds Block Diwas at Verinag

Anantnag, Nov 12: To address the grievances and concerns of the local community especially related to the ensuing winter season, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, SF Hamid , presided over the Block Diwas Wednesday at Koot Verinag.
The event witnessed participation by DDC Shahabad, SDM Dooru, ACD, Tehsildar, BMO and ZEO Verinag, other concerned officers from various departments, members of civil society, ex PRI members and the local public of the area.
During the program, the DC gave a patient hearing to the residents who raised issues pertaining to road connectivity, healthcare services, rationalisation of teachers, advance distribution of ration for winter months, expediting JJM works, desilting of Irrigation canals, commissioning of Receiving Station, availability of men & machinery for snow clearance, construction of infrastructure for schools, among others.
Addressing the gathering, the DC reaffirmed the district administration’s commitment to the time-bound resolution of all genuine grievances, assuring that issues would be taken up with the concerned departments for effective redressal. He issued on spot directions to the concerned officers to ensure prompt and efficient resolution of genuine concerns raised by the public.
Later, accompanied by concerned officers, the DC visited Taxi Stand Dooru and took stock of the municipal services and roadside amenities.