BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today chaired a Mega Block Diwas at Ashtangoo-Aloosa, where she interacted with locals and reviewed issues concerning basic amenities and developmental works.
During the programme, locals raised the issue of the dilapidated bridge over Zangair Canal. The DC directed the Executive Engineer, Irrigation Division Sopore, to submit details of the bridge.
Regarding macadamisation of the 4-km Aloosa-Kehnusa road, it was informed that ₹60 lakh had been sanctioned under UT CAPEX 2025–26, while the required NOC was awaited. The DC stressed that departments should approach the District Administration for support in resolving bottlenecks.
On the occasion, the residents urged for an ambulance and digital USG machine at NTPHC, playground, hospital fencing, ATM facility, Fire and Emergency Services facility at Aloosa and improved network connectivity in Badiyari. The DC directed the Naib Tehsildar to conduct a land survey in consultation with the Forest Department for the proposed playground. She also directed JKPCC to submit estimates for completion of pending works of residential quarters for healthcare staff at Ashtangoo.
Issues concerning drinking water supply under WSS Ashtangoo, roads and drainage at Sheikhpora and Hagarpora were also discussed. The Deputy Commissioner also directed PDD to take necessary action regarding streetlight repairs.
Emphasising financial inclusion and youth empowerment, the DC directed the Lead District Manager (LDM) Bandipora to organise a financial literacy camp and stressed the need to sensitise youth about the benefits and opportunities available under Mission YUVA and HADP.
The DC also underscored the importance of public participation in maintaining cleanliness, stating that waste management was a collective responsibility. She called upon residents to work together to keep Zangair and adjoining areas clean.
The Deputy Commissioner reiterated that Mega Block Diwas provides an important platform for direct interaction between the administration and the public, enabling the identification of local issues and ensuring coordinated departmental efforts for their timely resolution.
Later, the DC inspected NTPHC Ashtangoo and reviewed healthcare facilities, assuring that the issue of filling vacant pharmacist posts would be taken up with higher authorities.
Among others, the programme was attended by PO ICDS Bandipora; ACD Bandipora, ACP, CMO, CEO, DySP DAR; Executive Engineers of PHE, R&B and PMGSY, BDO Aloosa and Lead District Manager, Bandipora.
