SAMBA, JULY 15: Deputy Commissioner Samba, Ayushi Sudan today conducted Block Diwas at the Community Hall, Purmandal to review developmental issues and address public grievances in the area.
The programme saw participation from a large number of residents, public representatives and officers from various departments. During the interaction, the public raised demands related to road connectivity, drinking water supply, electricity, healthcare, education and other civic amenities.
Representatives from Purmandal raised concerns over vacancies of teaching staff in schools across the block, strengthening of healthcare facilities at the Primary Health Centre and construction of a protection wall around the historic Purmandal Temple. Representatives from Sangar village demanded regular drinking water supply, rationalisation of electricity distribution and early completion of road projects under PMGSY and the Public Works Department (PWD).
The Deputy Commissioner heard the grievances and issued on-the-spot directions to officers concerned for prompt redressal. She directed PMGSY authorities to ensure proper maintenance and clearance of roads and install night reflectors at accident-prone locations and instructed PWD and PMGSY officers to obtain requisite approvals and expedite ongoing works to make roads motorable at the earliest. She also directed the Chief Medical Officer to strengthen healthcare services by ensuring availability of essential facilities at the Primary Health Centre and directed all departments to work in close coordination for timely redressal of grievances and implementation of developmental programmes.
Among those present were Additional District Development Commissioner Samba Champa Devi Thakur, Chief Planning Officer Samba, Tehsildar Bari Brahmana and Executive Engineers of PMGSY, PWD and JPDCL, besides other district officers.
