 Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, July 23: As a part of the extensive public outreach programme launched by the Government, Advisor to Governor, B B Vyas attended to public grievances at JK Governor's Grievance Cell at Church Lane here today.
Several deputations comprising civil society groups, representatives of employees' unions, public delegations from different districts of the valley including Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Shopian, Bandipora and Srinagar which included deputations from the old city as well met the Advisor and brought into his notice various issues of public importance during the 6-hour marathon hearing.
The deputation from Tangdhar Kandi demanded posting of specialized doctors in the area and also undertaking special recruitment drive for the youth of the area in forces. They also demanded opening of crafts and art center in the area which would generate employment opportunities for the local youth besides helping artisans to hone their skills.
Another deputation from Kupwara flagged the issue of lack of basic facilities besides forest land encroachment in Manigah area and also undertaking macadamization of roads in the area.
A deputation from Banihal raised the issue of non-functional Panchayat Ghars, power related and other issues of public importance.
Several deputations from Srinagar city raised the issues of drainage, streetlights, road connectivity and power related issues.
The Kashmir Pandit Sangharsh Samiti called for settling the issue of bonafide certificates to be issued to the Kashmiri pundits who have not migrated from the valley as the same is essential for them to apply in PM's employment package.
Vyas gave a patient hearing and assured to examine their demands and redress all the genuine concerns at the earliest.
Pertinently, the Advisor to Governor, B B Vyas will also be available for public hearing between 10 am and 12 noon on July 27 at Convention Centre, Canal Road, Jammu. |
