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Necessary directions were issued to the heads of various departments to ensure foolproof arrangements during the month of Ramadan. To ensure uninterrupted power supply during Ramadan, the DC instructed the Executive Engineer of the Power Development Department (PDD) to sensitize their field staff and ensure hassle-free electricity supply to consumers, especially during critical times such as Sehri and Iftar.
The Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Budgam and Chadoora were tasked with ensuring a regular supply of drinking water. Emphasising the importance of consumer protection, the DC directed the formation of special market checking squads which includes revenue, police and food safety officers to monitor quality check and prevent profiteering, hoarding, and overcharging by shopkeepers during the month.
ARTO was directed to ensure sufficient availability of vehicles during the month, while AD food and Animal husbandry department were directed for ensuring adequate quantity of food grains, poultry and other essential commodities during the month. To uphold cleanliness in the town and panchayats, the DC directed the ACP and EOs to take proactive measures of sanitation drive and urged public cooperation in maintaining hygiene.
The CMO was directed to ensure health teams along with ambulance availability 24x7 during the whole month in all health and medical institutions to provide medical assistance. Additionally, the Traffic Police have been instructed to deploy sufficient personnel in high-traffic areas to ensure smooth vehicular movement.
During the meeting, SDMs were directed to regularly monitor market prices and ensure the availability of essential commodities and services within their respective areas. They were directed to conduct routine checks to maintain fair pricing and quality standards in local markets. Besides, ADC Budgam, Mehraj ud din Shah; CPO Budgam, CMO, all SDMs, CAO, Executive Engineer Jal Shakti, PDD, ARTO, AD Food, all EOs and other concerned officers were present in the meeting.
