SRINAGAR: In order to eliminate the use of plastic products across valley, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today stressed concerned officers to ensure Plastic-Free Amarnath Yatra - 2020 along the holy routes. He also asked them to create mass awareness across valley as well as national level and propagate to use Jute bags and other eco friendly products including bio-degradable products during Yatra period. The Divisional Commissioner made these directions while reviewing the improved and quality services for the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Yatra - 2020.
To avail more reaction time to conduct hassle free yatra, the Divisional Commissioner directed concerned officers to explore the possibilities for Shri Amarnath Yatra - 2020 arrangements should be started from the month of February instead of May which include verification of Tents and other accommodations, free health check up of ponies, registration process of service providers and labours, issuance of bar coded passes and other necessary preparedness so that quality and improved services should be delivered to the devotees.
In order to reduce vested interests, the Divisional Commissioner also asked concerned to reshuffle such government employees which are designated for Yatra duties from so many years for error free Shri Amarnath Yatra - 2020. The Divisional Commissioner directed to prepare a complete report regarding the fool proof arrangements and preparedness of Shri Amarthnath Yatra - 2020 and submit it to his office at an earliest for further course of necessary action.
Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Hashmat Ali Khan, Additional Commissioner Kashmir Bilal Ahmad Bhat, GM SASB (Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board), Additional & Deputy CEOs of SASB, Labour Commissioner, CEO Phalgam Development Authourity, Deputy Director Animal Husbandry and other concerned officers were present in the meeting where as Deputy Commissioner Anantnag participated the meeting via video conferencing.
Dr Raghav Langer visits Awantipora,Kakapora and Pulwama take stock of availability of land for new colleges,upcoming health facilities and solid waste management projects. Pulwama 19 Oct 2019: Deputy commissioner Pulwama Dr Raghav Langer along wih the team of officers today visited the various areas of the district and took stock of availability of land for various developmental projects including new colleges, upcoming health facilities and solid waste management projects.
DDC visited Nawnagri ,Malangpora and Lelhar Kakapora where it was known that huge chunk of land is available there and can be used for various developmental projects. On the occasion DDC called for optimum use of available land and also impressed upon officials of the Urban local bodies to adopt scientific methods of solid waste management.
He also took strong note of encroachments and excavation of minor minerals from river jehlum and other streams. DDC directs concerned officers to take strict action against the offenders. The DDC while taking stock of attendance of Govt offices and found two schools non functional at Nawnagri and directed the Chief Education Officer to withhold the salary of staff concerned.
Additional Deputy commissioner Mohd Ashraf Hakak ,Assistant commissioner Revenue ,Tehsildars and other concerned officers and officials accompanied the DDC during the visit.