MLA Mankotia holds public outreach programme at Sewna, Chenani

UDHAMPUR: Continuing his commitment to taking governance to the people’s doorstep, the Member of Legislative Assembly Chenani-Ghordi Balwant Singh Mankotia today organized a comprehensive Public Outreach Programme at Government Higher Secondary School, Sewna, where a large number of residents from Sewna and adjoining areas participated to highlight their grievances and developmental needs.

The programme witnessed the presence of officers from several government departments, including Public Works (R&B), Jal Shakti, Power Development Department, Rural Development, Education, Health, PMGSY and other line departments.

Former DDC members, former BDC Chairpersons, former Sarpanches, Panches, prominent citizens and a large gathering of locals were also present on the occasion.

During the interaction, people raised various issues related to road connectivity, drinking water supply, power infrastructure, education, healthcare, irrigation and other civic amenities. The MLA patiently heard each grievance and directed the concerned officers to take immediate action for the timely redressal of genuine public issues. Several grievances were resolved on the spot, while the remaining matters were referred to the concerned departments with clear directions for prompt follow-up.

While addressing the gathering, the MLA reiterated that since assuming office as the elected representative of the Chenani-Ghordi Constituency, he has adopted a people-centric approach by regularly organizing Public Outreach Programmes and Public Darbars across the constituency. He emphasized that the objective of these programmes was to ensure that people receive government services and solutions at their doorstep without being forced to make repeated visits to government offices.

On the developmental front, MLA Mankotia announced ₹20 lakh from his Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in two phases for various developmental works in the Sewna area. He informed the gathering that, as per the existing norms, only ₹10 lakh can be sanctioned in a single phase, therefore the total amount of ₹20 lakh has been approved in two separate phases to ensure the completion of priority development works for the benefit of the local population.

Highlighting the developmental achievements witnessed in the constituency over the past years, the MLA stated that under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), more than 10,000 houses have been sanctioned across the Chenani-Ghordi Constituency, providing permanent housing to thousands of deserving families. He further informed that over 100 roads have been sanctioned under the PMGSY, significantly improving rural connectivity in far-flung areas. The MLA expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his special focus on J&K’s development.

He also stated that major initiatives have been undertaken to strengthen the power infrastructure, with several new projects being launched to improve power supply and reduce transmission-related issues. In the education sector, he said that multiple new school buildings and educational infrastructure projects have been sanctioned and completed.

The MLA assured the people that his priority remains the overall and balanced development of every village in the constituency. He reaffirmed that no genuine public issue would remain unattended and that his office would continue to work in close coordination with all departments to ensure transparent, accountable and people-oriented governance.

The programme concluded with the local residents expressing gratitude to MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia for personally visiting the area, listening to their concerns and taking concrete steps towards resolving long-pending developmental issues.