Doda, December 2, 2024: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, chaired a high-level review meeting in Doda to assess the progress of various developmental projects across key sectors, including infrastructure, health, education, and tourism. Senior district officials, heads of various departments, and stakeholders participated in the meeting.
The meeting focused on evaluating the ongoing and upcoming developmental projects, ensuring their timely completion, and enhancing accountability. Addressing the gathering, the Divisional Commissioner emphasized the need to accelerate work on critical infrastructure projects, including road connectivity, water supply schemes, and power infrastructure, which are vital for the holistic development of the region.
In the health sector, discussions revolved around strengthening the district’s medical facilities, ensuring adequate staffing, and improving the availability of essential medicines and equipment in hospitals. Special attention was directed towards addressing gaps in primary healthcare services in remote and hilly areas of the district.
The review also covered the education sector, where the Divisional Commissioner stressed enhancing the quality of education and completing pending infrastructure projects in government schools. He called for special initiatives to improve literacy rates and promote skill development among the youth.
Tourism preparedness was another significant agenda. The Divisional Commissioner urged officials to leverage Doda’s scenic beauty and cultural heritage to boost tourism in the district. He instructed the tourism department to develop eco-friendly tourism initiatives, enhance hospitality infrastructure, and promote Doda as a prime destination for adventure and cultural tourism.
While reviewing the progress of citizen-centric initiatives, Ramesh Kumar highlighted the importance of grievance redressal mechanisms and the implementation of welfare schemes to ensure inclusive development. He called for greater coordination among departments to address public concerns effectively and deliver services efficiently.
The Divisional Commissioner lauded the efforts of the district administration but reiterated the importance of adhering to timelines and maintaining transparency. He instructed officials to regularly monitor the projects and submit progress reports to ensure accountability.
The meeting concluded with assurances from all departments to intensify efforts and work collaboratively to achieve developmental goals. The Divisional Commissioner also interacted with the public and various stakeholders during his visit to gather feedback and insights, ensuring that developmental activities align with the aspirations of the people of Doda.
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