Srinagar MP lauds dist admn over development projects
Srinagar Lok Sabha MP Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Thursday chaired District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting of Srinagar district.
District Development Council Srinagar chairperson Malik Aftab Ahmad and MLA Tanveer Sadiq were present in the meeting, which was held at Srinagar’s Tourist Reception Centre.
A spokesperson said Srinagar Deputy Commissioner Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat gave a detailed presentation to give an overview of the Centre-sponsored schemes and state sponsored schemes implemented by the District Administration and the concerned departments.
The DC shared information about the district profile and demography besides various beneficiary oriented schemes and flagship programmes of different departments. He also apprised the chair regarding the objectives of the scheme and beneficiary targets achieved by the administration through effective and extensive implementation of said schemes.
Chief Executive Officer, SSCL, Owais Ahmad presented a brief about the successful execution of projects under Srinagar Smart City Limited regarding beautification of the City. He briefed the chair regarding development, rejuvenation and streamlining of city roads. He also informed that the ongoing projects of SSCL shall be completed by March 2025.
Addressing the DISHA meeting, Mehdi commended district administration and SSCL for exemplary achievements in implementation of beneficiary schemes and execution of developmental projects in the city, the spokesperson said.
He asked the Deputy Commissioner to set higher targets for beneficiary oriented schemes to cover maximum citizens. Besides, he exhorted for mass awareness regarding welfare, beneficiary and employment schemes through mainstream media and organising of programmes at Halqa levels.
Regarding the supply of quality drinking water to households, the MP directed the Deputy Commissioner to address the issue of contamination of water which is affecting the quality of drinking water and spreading diseases.
Responding to the concern, the DC vouched that all filtration plants supply pure water which is ensured by frequent lab tests at plants. He said that issues of leakages in pipes will be addressed promptly. On the occasion, MP Mehdi emphasised on restoration of natural springs which are in dilapidated condition.
To address one of the major concerns of dog menace, Mehdi asked SMC to take urgent measures to address the issue at the earliest.
On the occasion, SMC Commissioner briefed the chair regarding the ongoing measures to control the population of canines in the City including infrastructural development for sterilization and rehabilitation
