Jammu, Dec 30 (KNS) : Several public delegations and individual applicants today met Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, and apprised him of a range of issues requiring immediate government intervention.

The delegations included representatives of land donors associated with the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, daily wagers, and residents of Block Nagrota, led by District Development Council (DDC) Member Nagrota, Shamim Begum.

The delegations highlighted long-pending concerns related to service matters, land compensation, and civic amenities, seeking early resolution.

A separate delegation led by Retired Colonel Rashid Ahmed raised the issue of release of Social Forestry land in Samba, emphasizing the need for timely administrative action in accordance with established norms.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of PET Society Jammu & Kashmir brought to the Minister’s notice the pressing issue of ensuring uninterrupted and regular water supply to Darul Salam Children Home at Jadeed Baghat, Sopore.

Additionally, contractors engaged under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) met the Minister and sought the release of their pending claims against works already executed under the mission.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Several individual applicants also submitted their grievances and requests, seeking personal intervention for early redressal.

The Minister listened patiently to each delegation and took serious note of the issues raised.

He issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned departmental officers to examine all genuine cases promptly and ensure their expeditious resolution in a transparent manner, strictly in accordance with rules and within stipulated timelines.

Reiterating Omar Abdullah-led Government’s firm commitment to responsive governance and effective public service delivery, the Minister emphasized that addressing public grievances and facilitating citizens through a transparent and accountable system remains a top priority of the present dispensation.

He further directed officers to maintain close coordination with stakeholders and ensure that no genuine public concern is left unattended.(KNS)