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| CM empowers Rather to take swift decisions | | Winter sets in valley | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
SRINAGAR, Dec 31: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today empowered Minister for Finance Abdul Rahim Rather to take on-spot decisions to deal with any emergency arising in the winter season which has begun to show its colours across Kashmir valley.
Sources said that after reaching Srinagar, Omar called a high level meeting of all the officers of divisional administration, Kashmir. Meeting was attended by Minister of State for Tourism Nasir Wani, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Dr. Asgar Samoon, IGP (Kashmir) S. M. Sahai and other senior level officers of Kashmir division.
Officers informed Omar that no human or property damage was reported as a result of yesterday's snowfall except the damage to one cowshed and two Kuthar's in Pahalgam area. They informed Omar that Divisional and district administrations in all parts of the valley started work from midnight and cleared all important roads by deploying snow clearing machines in all areas which helped in immediate restoration of traffic on roads.
Rather while appreciating prompt response of the administration in dealing with the snowfall situation emphasized for remaining alert so that no inconvenience is caused to people. He directed the Mechanical Engineering department to deploy more water pumps to drain out the water from the inundated areas.
Finance Minister advised PDD to strictly adhere to power supply and curtailment schedule and at no stage inconvenience should be caused to consumers due to unscheduled power cuts. He said that government is spending a huge amount of Rs. 2500 crore on the purchase of power which is Rs. 500 crore more than the budgeted allocation.
By this, he said, people shall not confront any problem on account of power supply. He said that government has also made gas turbine plants operational which are generating 40 megawatts of additional power which has eased power situation to some extent.
PDD assured Rather that in those areas where power restoration work is underway, power will be restored by tomorrow. However, the power supply in the Srinagar and major towns has already been promptly restored. Regarding availability of essential commodities, Rather asked the officers that nobody should be allowed to take undue benefit of the closure of National Highway.
Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation and Director Local Bodies, Kashmir informed Minister about steps taken for cleaning lanes in Srinagar and other towns of the valley besides making arrangements for draining out water from the inundated areas. Later, he also interacted with electronic media persons and said that administration which has promptly swung into action for restoration of important roads leading to various districts and traffic movement was ensured.
He said power supply was also restored, besides water supply. He said that uninterrupted water and electricity supplies has been ensured for the hospitals. Rather said that foodgrains, petrol and petroleum products are available in all the areas, however, more essentials are being dispatched to various areas. He complimented administration for taking prompt action in dealing with situation which has arisen due to snowfall in valley. |
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