Minister directs Poonch DC to review tribal welfare projects
Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana, on Thursday reviewed progress on Cluster Tribal Model Villages and various tribal welfare related works being executed in Poonch district.
The meeting was attended by Poonch Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal along with other officials from the district through video conferencing.
Rana called for completion of all ongoing and pending developmental works and emphasised that work process on all projects be expedited and completed in a stipulated timeframe. He directed the Deputy Commissioner to regularly review all ongoing Tribal Welfare projects to ensure their timely completion.
The Minister reviewed the work wise status of works including DPR, tendering process and execution with focus on quality, convergence model and active efforts being made by the department in tribal areas with emphasis on education, healthcare, soil conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
While reviewing progress on cluster model villages, the Minister said that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to uplift tribal communities by providing them with modern infrastructure and amenities.
The DC presented physical and financial progress on various works being executed under Cluster Tribal Model Village.
Regarding progress on Jal Jeevan Mission in the district, Rana asked officials to maintain quality of work in execution of projects. While mentioning about certain complaints from various areas about implementation of the prestigious project, he asked the officials concerned to sort out the same on priority basis.
Rana also asked the district administration to gear up to complete the projects that are nearing completion so that they can be dedicated to the public at an earliest.
During the meeting, Javed Rana also asked the DC to look into encroachments of Mendhar bus stand and also submit a detailed plan for traffic management in the town.
He also ordered to keep a strict check on overcharging by the transport vehicles saying that the issue is of huge public importance and should be addressed on priority basis.
