Omar-led Govt focusing on inclusive development of far-flung and urban areas of Udhampur and Reasi districts: Rattan Lal Gupta

JAMMU: Rattan Lal Gupta Adv., Provincial President, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, emphasised the importance of ensuring balanced, equitable and inclusive development of both far-flung rural areas and urban centres of Udhampur and Reasi districts, stating that no area or section of society should be left behind in the development process.

While interacting a delegation of District Udhampur Rural headed by Anyatullah District President Udhampur Rural OBC Cell alongwith Surinder Singh, Gita Devi, Parmila Devi and  Polli Devi in the presence of Sheikh Bashir Ahmad Provincial Secretary Jammu, Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Laxmi Datta Senior leader, Rajni Devi Working President Women Wing at Provincial Party headquarter Gandhi Nagar Jammu. Mr Rattan Lal  Provincial President Jammu said that the development agenda of the Omar Abdullah-led Government must give special attention to remote, hilly, border and inaccessible areas, where people continue to face challenges relating to basic infrastructure and essential public services.

Mr Gupta emphasised Omar led Govt  several priority areas requiring sustained attention, including :  Roads and connectivity: Construction, upgradation and maintenance of roads, bridges and link roads to connect remote villages with district headquarters, hospitals, educational institutions and markets, Drinking water: Strengthening Jal Shakti infrastructure, ensuring regular water supply and completing pending water supply schemes, particularly in hilly and water-scarce areas, Healthcare: Improving facilities in district hospitals, sub-district hospitals, CHCs and PHCs, besides ensuring adequate doctors, specialists, medicines and diagnostic facilities, Education: Upgradation of government schools, filling vacant teaching positions, improving school infrastructure and strengthening higher education facilities, Electricity: Improving power infrastructure, replacing damaged transformers, installing additional transformers wherever required and ensuring reliable electricity supply, especially during winter.

Agriculture and horticulture: Extending assistance to farmers, orchardists and livestock rearers through better irrigation facilities, modern techniques, market access and timely compensation for crop losses, Tourism development: Promoting the immense tourism potential of Patnitop, Nathatop, Sanasar, Sudh Mahadev, Mantalai, Pancheri, Bhaderwah and other adjoining destinations to generate employment and strengthen the local economy, Youth empowerment: Creating employment opportunities, encouraging entrepreneurship, promoting skill development and strengthening sports infrastructure.

Gupta further stressed that Urban and Rural areas of Districts, Udhampur and Reasi also deserve focused attention through improved drainage systems, sanitation, waste management, street lighting, traffic regulation, parking facilities, better roads and modern civic amenities. He said that municipal bodies and urban local authorities should be adequately strengthened to ensure planned urban development, improved public services and better living conditions for residents. He also called for special attention to weaker and underprivileged sections, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, women, senior citizens and economically disadvantaged families, ensuring that the benefits of development schemes reach the deserving beneficiaries transparently.

He urged the concerned departments to maintain close coordination with elected representatives, local bodies and public delegations, resolve genuine grievances promptly and ensure timely completion of ongoing developmental works.

Rattan Lal Gupta reiterated that balanced development of rural, far-flung and urban areas is essential for improving the quality of life, strengthening public infrastructure and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities across Udhampur and Reasi districts.