Chairperson, DDC Kishtwar, Chairs Quarterly General Council Meeting
Kishtwar, 04-02-2025
The Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Kishtwar, Mrs. Pooja Thakur, today presided over the Quarterly General Council Meeting at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex, Kishtwar.
At the outset, CEO General Council/ADDC Kishtwar, Sh. Pawan Kotwal (JKAS), extended a warm welcome to all council members and outlined the objectives of the meeting.
During the session, the council was briefed on the Action Taken Report (ATR) regarding grievances raised in the previous General Council Meeting. Officers from the relevant line departments provided updates on the progress made in addressing these concerns.
It was reported that most grievances had been resolved, while efforts were underway to address the remaining issues within a stipulated timeframe.
Chairperson Mrs. Pooja Thakur conducted a comprehensive review of the sector-wise physical and financial progress of projects under the District Capex Plan, Area Development Plan, MGNREGA, PMAY-G, Awaas Plus 2.0 Survey, and RGSA for FY 2024-25.
Additionally, block-specific issues and concerns related to various departments, including PHE, Health, JPDCL, Education, and PWD, were highlighted by DDC members, who called for their immediate resolution.
These matters were duly noted by the CEO General Council for forwarding to the concerned departments for necessary intervention.
The Chairperson instructed the concerned officers to take prompt action to resolve the highlighted issues.
She also emphasized the need for executing agencies to accelerate the implementation of ongoing developmental projects and ensure their timely completion within the FY 2024-25 framework.
Furthermore, she urged the implementing agencies to deploy resources and manpower efficiently to achieve the set targets.
The DDC Chairperson also raised several issues, including the construction of a Community Hall at Suid Dachan, the installation of a 63 kVa transformer for the Tehsildar building in Sounder, Lopara Khul, installation of Solar lights as per plan,water connectivity under JJM and electricity connectivity for residents of Thumbola Pullar. She also called for the expedited construction of Huri Bridge and Suid Bridge. Additionally, she directed the concerned PWD authorities to submit documentation related to surveys of various PMGSY roads.
She stressed the importance of interdepartmental coordination to eliminate bottlenecks hindering developmental works and to ensure seamless project execution.
At the conclusion of the meeting, ACD Kishtwar presented a vote of thanks on the occasion.
The meeting was attended by CEO General Council/ADDC Kishtwar Pawan Kotwal, ACD Kishtwar Phulail Singh, DSWO Kishtwar, ALC Kishtwar, AD Handicraft, DDC Members, and other district and sectoral officers.