Kishtwar, 08-01-2025: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan, JKAS, convened a review meeting at Chatroo Dak Bungalow to assess the functioning of Sub-Division Chatroo.
The meeting focused on key developmental initiatives, sectoral progress, and upcoming projects aimed at enhancing the overall growth and welfare of the sub-division.
The DC emphasized the historical significance of Chatroo, tracing its roots back to its establishment as a Niabat, and highlighted its progression over the years.
The DC reviewed the survey of proposed PMGSY roads in Chatroo Block, prioritizing five key roads for immediate action. Public feedback was sought to ensure timely progress. He also assessed ongoing snow clearance operations on PMGSY roads in Sinthan areas and instructed prompt measures to maintain connectivity.
Reviewing the status in health sector, he highlighted the implementation of innovative projects, including the distribution of blood pressure apparatus among ASHA and Anganwadi Workers under a CSR initiative in collaboration with an NGO from Maharashtra.
He directed officials to adopt a mission-mode approach for anemia and TB eradication, aiming for the district to achieve TB-free status. Additionally, he reviewed Health Schemes-Aadhaar linkage,ABHA registration Cards and emphasized the need for increased awareness campaigns. The DC encouraged to promote maternal and child health by ensuring maximum participation in the ongoing “Healthy Baby Competition” launched recently.
In the education sector, the DC reviewed the preparations and onset of Winter Camps to plug in the educational gaps for students in these rural areas and instructed the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) to start winter classes immediately.
While highlighting the concern over school dropouts, particularly among girls childs particularly in underprivileged sections, the officer stressed the importance of adult education programs to be launched in the schools in mission mode basis.
Assessing the horticulture development in the sub division, the DC set a target to develop 1,000 orchards in the Chatroo area to boost the sector.
He also discussed the creation of an eco-park in Singpora with a budget of ₹10 lakh and measures to curb forest fires and timber smuggling.
Under the Rural Development Department, he reviewed progress, noting that 126 out of 127 works had been initiated, with 70 already completed. He directed officials to address pending works within four days and ensure timely payments under PMAY. The DC appreciated ongoing solarization projects under the “PM Surya Ghar” scheme, ensuring a 50% subsidy for households, with a vision to achieve energy self-sufficiency in the region.
The DC also commended the Fisheries Department for its progress and instructed efforts to double productivity. He proposed establishing a fisheries outlet in the region.
He reviewed 24 ongoing Water Supply Schemes of JJM and was informed that 4 WSS have been completed, so far. He directed officials to expedite pipeline installations while addressing hindrances caused by harsh winters.
Furthermore, he held a separate meeting with revenue officials to streamline administrative functions and conducted an on-the-spot inspection of snow clearance and road connectivity in the Sinthan area.
The DC emphasized inter-departmental coordination and urged officials to work with dedication toward achieving the district's developmental goals. Public participation and feedback were encouraged to ensure the effective implementation of all initiatives.
SDM Chatroo Nayeem Ur Rehman ,Tehsildar Chatroo, Tehsildar MughalMaidan, CMO Kishtwar other senior officers and staff of various departments of the Sub Division were present during the meeting.
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