J&K LG sprigs into action, reviews developmental scenario
Srinagar, Nov 03: Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor G C Murmu visited Baramulla district in north and Anantnag in south Kashmir and took stock of the developmental scenario and law and order situation there, said officials.
This was Murmu's first visit to the two district headquarters in the Valley after assuming the office as the first LG of the new Union Territory, created on October 31.
"Good governance and efficient administration are vital for hassle-free and smooth public service delivery mechanism. A well-defined citizens' charter and viable grievance redressal mechanism are the cornerstones of a welfare administration," said Murmu, addressing a high-level meeting in Baramulla.
G C Murmu sworn-in as Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
While appreciating the role of district administration in achieving various targets under the Aspirational Districts Programme, the lieutenant governor promised every possible support and assistance for taking the two districts to "new heights of development".
He said every effort would be made to develop Baramulla on all indicators of development and prosperity.
He emphasized upon the concerned officers to work with "added zeal and zest" to make the district among the best aspirational districts of the country.
On the occasion, Murmu announced an additional grant of Rs 5 crore for village level works identified under 'Back to Village' programme besides announcing another grant of Rs 50 lakh for the upgradation of auditorium in Sheerwani Hall and a new building for the SSP Office in Sopore, the officials said.
During
the
meeting,
Murmu
also
took
a
detailed
stock
of
the
administration's
preparedness
for
the
upcoming
winter
to
ensure
that
the
people
do
not
face
any
inconvenience
during
the
harsh
season.
In
Anantnag,
the
officials
said
the
LG
called
for
taking
priority
developmental
projects
in
convergence
mode
for
efficient
utilization
of
resources
available
under
different
schemes
and
programmes
of
the
government.
He also directed officers to set up relief and rescue centres with all basic facilities along the disaster prone stretches of Jammu-Srinagar national highway ahead of winters.
During the meeting, Murmu also announced another grant of Rs 13 crore for boosting developmental scenario in two the districts, the officials said.