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Guv visits Anantnag, reviews developmental works Issues on spot orders for release of Rs 5 cr additionality 7/3/2018 10:39:15 PM Early Times Report ANANTNAG, July 3:Continuing with his outreach and developmental review programme, Governor visited Anantnag today. This was Governor NN Vohra's second field visit; he had visited Budgam yesterday and chaired a similar review meeting. After arrival Governor chaired a meeting of Legislators and representatives of political parties and heard their views and suggestions about the problems in their areas. They raised several developmental issues, particularly those relating to flood protection; augmentation of water supply and power and speeding up of road connectivity projects. Among those who met the Governor were Nazir Ahmad Laway, MP; Abdul Rehman Veeri, Altaf Ahmad Wani, Abdul Rehman Rather, Abdul Majid Bhat (Larmi), Farooq Ahmad Andrabi, all MLAs; and Sofi Mohd. Yousuf and Tassaduq Hussain Mufti, MLCs; and senior representatives of INC and CPI(M). Governor observed that prompt and effective action would be taken on the issues raised by the Legislators and the Administration would be geared up to meet the expectations of the people. Taking note of suggestions relating to flood protection and treatment of hot spots raised Governor directed the Deputy Commissioner and the District, Divisional and State Level heads of all the executing agencies to immediately commence repair and maintenance of all flood protection works. He directed the DC to also have an immediate safety audit conducted of all the bunds and embankments and ensure immediate repairs, wherever required. He also issued instructions regarding the procurement of an adequate number of de-watering pumps. After his discussions with the political leaders Governor chaired a high level meeting of State, Divisional and District level heads of departments and undertook an extensive review of the development projects in the various sectors. District Development Commissioner raised demand for adequate funds for the completion of ongoing and languishing projects in the district. Governor issued on spot instructions for the release of an additional Rs 5 crore, including an untied amount of Rs 1 crore to be provided for the discretionary utilization of the DC. As regards the larger projects he asked his Advisor BB Vyas to analyze the requirements.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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