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Jal Shakti Minister meets delegations

Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs Javed Ahmad Rana on Monday exhorted upon the officers from Jammu division to work towards further improvement in ease of living for the people with emphasis on ensuring delivery...
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Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs Javed Ahmad Rana on Monday exhorted upon the officers from Jammu division to work towards further improvement in ease of living for the people with emphasis on ensuring delivery of services at their doorsteps.

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A spokesperson said the Minister issued these directions during a meeting of officers from Poonch district and other senior officers from various departments of Jammu division.

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Earlier, several deputations and individuals today called on the Minister and apprised him of their demands and grievances. The spokesperson said a delegation from Samba engaged in Jal Shakti Department as daily wagers apprised the Minister about their issues and sought early redressal of the same. They demanded release of their long pending wages since several months.

Another delegation of daily wagers demanded implementation of Minimum Wages Act in Jammu and Kashmir for daily rated workers. Similarly, another delegation from Sidhra, led by former corporator Shama Akhter, also called on the Minister and thanked him for resolving the issue of water supply in their area.

The Minister gave patient hearing to all the delegations and individuals and assured an early redressal of their genuine demands and issues, the spokesperson said, adding he said that the issues projected by them would be taken up with the concerned departments for immediate redressal.

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In some cases, the Minister also gave on spot instructions to the concerned officers for redressal of grievances. — OC

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