DC Reasi calls for expediting relief, damage assessment measures across District

REASI: To review the progress of assessment of damages caused to private property including houses, crops and livestock due to heavy rain and floods, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Reasi Nidhi Malik convened a meeting in the VC Room of the DC Office.

During the meeting, the DC took a detailed review of the submission of relief/compensation cases, the verification procedures adopted and the subdivision-wise progress in Katra, Dharmari and Mahore. She directed the Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) to ensure that assessment teams remain active on the ground, expedite the process of damage verification and prepare proposals for timely submission to the Deputy Commissioner’s Office.

Alongside relief case reviews, the DC Reasi also assessed the status of road restoration works to ensure connectivity across the district. She instructed the Executive Engineers of PWD and PMGSY to accelerate repair and landslide clearance work on roads identified by SDMs to restore smooth traffic movement.

Further, the DC also reviewed crop damage assessments and directed the Chief Agriculture Officer (CAO) to conduct daily evaluations and submit compiled reports. Livestock damage issues were also deliberated upon with the District Sheep Husbandry Officer (DSHO) and Chief Animal Husbandry Officer (CAHO).

The DC stressed that all staff must remain present on ground during relief operations, working round the clock to ensure public convenience. She reiterated that the district administration of Reasi is fully committed to providing relief to the affected families, including the distribution of essential relief material such as tents, mattresses and ration supplies. The meeting was attended by ADDC Reasi, CPO Reasi, all SDMs, ACR, ACD, Tehsildars, CAO, CAHO and DSHO, among other concerned officers.