Dy CM Surinder Choudhary Seeks Time-Bound Report on Gair Mumkin Khads Issues
Srinagar, May 22 (PTK): Surinder Choudhary on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Sub-Committee constituted to examine issues related to Gair Mumkin Khads in Jammu and Kashmir and called for submission of a time-bound report addressing genuine public concerns.
The meeting, held at the Civil Secretariat Srinagar, was attended by Javed Ahmad Rana and Javid Ahmad Dar, who are members of the Sub-Committee.
During the meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister stressed the need for seeking public suggestions before finalising the committee’s report and directed that a nodal officer be designated at the Civil Secretariat for easy submission of suggestions by the general public.
He emphasized that policy decisions must be pragmatic and people-centric while maintaining a balance between environmental protection and safeguarding livelihoods and property rights of the people.
Additional Chief Secretary Jal Shakti Department Shaleen Kabra briefed the committee regarding the present status of Gair Mumkin Khads and the ongoing process of segregation.
The Sub-Committee directed the constitution of a technical team for proper segregation of Khads and submission of accurate details. Directions were also issued for identification of chronic problem areas to address recurring public issues effectively.
Speaking during the meeting, Javed Ahmad Rana stressed the importance of adopting a balanced and environmentally sustainable approach while addressing issues related to Gair Mumkin Khads and emphasized coordinated efforts among departments to protect ecological interests while ensuring relief to affected people.
Javid Ahmad Dar highlighted the need for transparency, public participation and timely redressal of grievances.
The committee discussed the existing status of Gair Mumkin Khads, Daryas and Nallahs along with related public concerns aimed at providing relief to affected residents wherever required.
Among others, the meeting was attended by Secretary Revenue Department Rajiv Rajan, Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation Dr. Devansh Yadav, Vice Chairman JDA, Chief Engineer I&FC Jammu Rupesh Kumar and other senior officers of the concerned departments.(PTK)
