Also met various Public Delegations; Listens Public Issues, Demands
Baramulla, October 23: In a significant move to brace up the preparations especially the availability of uninterrupted power supply for the upcoming winter season, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Baseer Ahmad Khan accompanied by District Development Commissioner Baramulla Dr G N Itoo and other senior officers today paid visit to Tujjar Sharief village of Sopore area where he inaugurates 6.3 MVA power receiving station.
The visit has been conducted as a sequel to public outreach programme and part of Government’s efforts for providing basic necessities to the people in a hassle free manner. The people of the area has expressed gratitude of the Advisor and the administration for constructing the project and completing it within a time bound manner.
On the occasion, Chief Engineer KPDCL Aijaz Ahmad Dar briefed that the receiving station has been completed at an estimated cost of Rs 3.54 cr which has the capacity of 6.3 MVA. He informed that the work was completed within the short duration of 2 years and it can provide the power supply to 4 major adjoining villages. He further added that it can augment the power capacity and will smoothen the power transmission system in the area.
Earlier, the Advisor took inspection of several developmental works that have been taken in RDD sector wherein he took review of their pace and position. The advisor was briefed by the DDC and Director Rural Development Department about the current status of these works.
Baseer Khan directed the concerned agencies to ramp up the pace of work so that all the undertaken works are completed well within the stipulated timeframe. He also stressed to mobilize additional men and machinery for achieving the desired results adding that several initiatives are being taken in this regard. Moreover, the advisor directed for releasing all pending labour and other related payments among the workers as early as possible.
Meanwhile, the Advisor paid obeisance at the famous shrine of Sheikh Hamza Makdoom (RA) where he prayed for the peace, progress and prosperity of J&K. The advisor was demanded for the construction of a park at the shrine wherein he directed the concerned authorities to work on the same so that the demand is fulfilled as early as possible.
Later, several deputations and delegations calls on the advisor during which they highlighted their grievances and demands meant for the overall welfare and development of the area. These delegations demanded declaring Tujjar Sharief as a Tourist Pilgrim resort, creation of development authority, upgradation and macadimization of vital roads, development of basic infrastructure in govt instititions etc. The delegation of Fruit Growers Association Sopore expressed gratitude and thanked Honble LG and administration for continuance of Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for the current horticultural season.
The Advisor gave a patient hearing and assured that all their genuine demands shall be taken with the concerned authorities so that they are redressed within a time bound manner.
Director Tourism Kashmir,ADC Sopore,SP Sopore,ACD,SE PDD,Exn STD Sopore and various other concerned officers were also present on the ocassion.