DC Kupwara Chairs Introductory-Cum-Review Meeting, Calls for Proactive, People-Centric Governance
By Rayees Jamil
KUPWARA, OCTOBER 14: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Abhishek Sharma, IAS, on Tuesday chaired an introductory-cum-review meeting with district and sectoral officers at the DC Office Complex to assess the progress of developmental works, implementation of government schemes and overall administrative functioning.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kupwara Ghulam Rasool, Additional Deputy Commissioners of Kupwara and Handwara, Chief Planning Officer, Sub-Divisional Magistrates and other senior district officers.
Addressing the officers, the Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of a coordinated, responsive and people-friendly administration. He directed all district officers to earmark specific time slots for public interaction in their respective offices and ensure the prompt redressal of public grievances.
Reviewing developmental expenditure under District Capex, UT Capex and Tribal Affairs schemes, the DC instructed executing agencies to accelerate ongoing works before the onset of snowfall.
He reviewed several key infrastructure projects, including Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara, NH-701, the 50-bedded AYUSH Hospital and transit accommodations.
Taking serious note of the slow pace of macadamisation in the Tangdhar sector, the Deputy Commissioner sought an explanation from the concerned Executive Engineer, Public Works Department (Roads and Buildings), and directed the ADDC to personally monitor the progress of the work.
The DC also instructed ADCs and SDMs to conduct a comprehensive gap analysis of public infrastructure, with particular emphasis on identifying government offices functioning from rented accommodations.
Focus on Rural Infrastructure and Public Outreach
Emphasising the importance of strengthening rural infrastructure, the DC tasked the Assistant Commissioner Panchayat with expediting the construction and ensuring the proper maintenance of Panchayat Ghars, particularly across the 16 strategic Vibrant Villages.
He further directed line departments to utilise Panchayat Ghars as nodal centres for village-level public outreach, community engagement and the effective delivery of government services.
Education, Healthcare and Agriculture Under Review
Reviewing the education sector, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Chief Education Officer to complete structural safety audits of all school buildings and submit the required data on the Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR).
In the health sector, he stressed the need to ensure the availability of doctors in remote areas, strengthen the mobilisation of the ASHA network and maintain the winter readiness of ambulances and Fire and Emergency Services.
Under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), the DC directed the concerned authorities to ensure saturation of e-KYC among registered farmers to facilitate effective implementation of the programme.
Accountability and Timely Execution Emphasised
Concluding the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner underscored that effective implementation of government policies and developmental programmes requires meticulous planning, accountability and strong coordination among departments.
He called upon all officers to work proactively, address public concerns promptly and ensure transparent, efficient and people-centric governance across Kupwara district.
