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KISHTWAR: A Congress delegation led by senior party leader Ghulam Mohammad Saroori called on Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Mr. Pankaj Kumar Sharma, today to discuss various pressing issues concerning the district. The delegation highlighted problems faced by residents in far-flung areas and stressed the need for transparency and efficiency in ongoing development projects. The DC patiently heard all concerns and assured action on all genuine public demands.
Speaking during the meeting, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori said Kishtwar is a geographically vast and challenging district, comprising remote and difficult terrains like Warwan, Marwah, Dachhan, Sinthan, Chhatroo, Keshwan, Bounjwah, Padder, Dacchan, Palmar and Saroor. He said the people in these areas are facing immense hardships due to poor infrastructure, lack of employment, and growing negligence in service delivery.
Saroori pointed out the rising unemployment among local youth and called for their inclusion in local hydropower and infrastructure projects. He criticized the companies operating in Kishtwar for exploiting the regionâs natural resources while neglecting their social responsibilities. âKishtwar is a hub of power generation, yet its people suffer due to lack of basic amenities,â he said, demanding transparency and an end to irregularities in these projects.
The delegation also raised the issue of delayed wages and material supply under MGNREGA, the stalled construction of Kendriya Vidyalaya and the building for Mughal Maidan Higher Secondary School, and several key posts lying vacant in the administration such as ACD and ADDC. They further highlighted that the DDC is currently functioning without adequate powers, which is affecting grassroots governance.
Saroori demanded the widening of key roads, improvement in the drainage system, and fair compensation to landowners. He also expressed concern over delays in several development works in Bounjwah and adjoining areas. He urged the administration to provide proper employment opportunities to MGNREGA job card holders.
âWe are ready to fully support the administration in all welfare efforts, beyond religious or regional lines,â Saroori said. The delegation also pledged its commitment to promoting communal harmony and working with honesty for the districtâs betterment. The members of the delegation praised the Deputy Commissioner as a capable officer who believes in inclusive governance and represents hope for the people of Kishtwar.
In response, DC Pankaj Kumar Sharma assured the delegation that all genuine public issues will be examined thoroughly, and maximum efforts will be made to address them promptly in the interest of public welfare and district development.
The delegation included Irshad Ahmed Sheikh, P. L Shan, Firdous Mingnoo, Anas Munshi, Shabir Ahmed Lone, Bidya Lal Sharma, Ravi Kumar, Noor Hussain, Ali Mohd Naik, Irfan Ahmed, Irshad Ahmed, Roshan Lal, Ali Mohd, Irshad Ahmed, Abdul Wahid, Mohd Nauman, Nissar Ahmed, Mohd Issa Malik, Mohd Rustam, Rohit Kumar and others
