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The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by SDM Surankote Farooq Khan; OC GREF Ashish Ranjan; Assistant Commissioner Development Shakeel Ahmed; Tehsildar Surankote Mohammad Akbar; Chief Agriculture Officer Jog Raj Salathia; Chief Horticulture Officer Uttam Lal; Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Imtiaz Ahmed, besides other concerned officers.
En-route to the camp, several delegations and members of the public raised issues related to roads and other civic amenities. The Deputy Commissioner inspected the Mughal Road stretch from Bufliaz to Chhatapani, with special focus on built-up areas and forest land for the finalization of DPR of Mughal Road under NH-701A. He also reviewed the general alignment of the historic road and assessed potential hindrances in its future up-gradation.
The Deputy Commissioner also visited the Mandir at Behramgala, where he paid obeisance and interacted with the temple committee members. He discussed infrastructure and development-related issues of the temple and directed the concerned Executive Engineer to note and examine all the points raised.
At the public outreach camp, DDC Members, former Sarpanches and locals highlighted various demands seeking completion of Chandimarh Road, Saila–Marg Road, Durga PMGSY Road, Saila–Boniketh Road, Chandimarh–Poshana Road, construction of a Jhula Bridge at Dhuria, establishment of a Khidmat Centre at Saila, opening of a BDO Office at Bufliaz, adequate staff in schools and health centres, 24x7 health services, posting of X-ray technician and improved mobile connectivity.
The Deputy Commissioner patiently listened to the grievances and assured the public that all genuine demands would be addressed. He directed the concerned officers to take note of the issues and ensure timely redressal. The SDM Surankote was specifically directed to inquire into school-related and other issues in Chandimarh and submit a report within 15 days to facilitate redressal.
Several issues were resolved on the spot, providing immediate relief to the public. While addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner educated the public about the government welfare schemes, including PM Surya Yojana, Agriculture-related schemes and others. He urged people to actively participate in the upcoming “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore” awareness campaign to avail on-the-spot benefits of government schemes.
The Chief Horticulture Officer also briefed the public about horticulture schemes and their benefits, encouraging greater participation from farmers and orchardists. Later, the Deputy Commissioner also inaugurated the New Naib Tehsildar Office at Chandimarh, terming it a significant step towards strengthening local administration and improving public service delivery in the area. The DDC also planted a sapling at Chandimarh, highlighting the importance of environmental conservation and promoting a green and sustainable future.
The Public Darbar concluded with a strong assurance from the district administration to work in close coordination with the public for inclusive and sustainable development of the region.
