DC Ramban Mussarat Islam listens to people’s issues at Tangar, Parlanka villages; resolves several issues on the spot

Ramban : Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, Mussarat Islam today visited Gypsum Mine Parlanka and Tangar village of Gandhri block and listened to the issues and grievances of general public besides resolving the same on the spot. BDC, Chairperson, Gandhari, Shamshada Begum; Additional Deputy Commissioner, Harbans Lal; CMO, Dr. Mohammad Fareed Bhat; Tehsildar, Ramban, Rafiq Ahmad; Executive Engineers of PDD, PWD and Jalshakti besides various other senior officers also present on the occasion.The Deputy Commissioner impressed upon the officers to ensure availability of basic amenities in rural and far-flung areas to facilitate the general public.Responding to the public demands, the DC directed the CMO Ramban to explore the possibilities for establishing a Health Sub Centre at Tangar. He also instructed the Department of ISM to organize AYUSH medicine distribution camps in the area.It was informed that a water supply scheme costing Rs 5.5 crore has been taken up in the area under Jal Jevan Mission to meet the local requirement of drinking water.The DC also directed the Executive Engineer JPDCL to augment the existing power distribution transformer 25 KVA to 63 KVA to improve power supply in Tangar area.

He informed that after completion of power station work at Kanga the power supply scenario will be improved.Earlier, BDC Chairperson, PRIs and general public highlighted the demands and issues and sought adequate staff in schools, sanction of more Sheep units, clearance of payments pending under RDD, construction of road from Tangar to Gandhri via Dandi, up-gradation of Dharam Kund to Tangar road, SRTC bus service from Ramban to Tanger besides other developmental issues of Tangar area. They also complained about inflated power bills.After hearing the public issues, the DC assured them early redressal of the same.The DC and BDC Chairperson also distributed Potash fertilizer among the farmers which was provided by the Agriculture Department.Later, the DC also paid a spot visit to Gypsum Mine at Parilanka and listened to the public issues. Responding to the issue of land compensation, the DC directed the Tehsildar to submit a factual report within prescribed time besides protecting state land from illegal encroachments.The DC also directed the Assistant Labour Commissioner to check wages and other benefits being provided by the JK Minerals to workers at Parilanka Gypsum Mine.