Jammu/Kargil, November 29 (Scoop News) – – In its quest to reach out to people for effective delivery of public service, the Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, A.R. Rather in presence of Minister for CAPD and Transport, Qamar Ali Akhoon today inaugurated a sub-treasury at Tai-suru and a business unit of J&K Bank besides, installing an ATM at Baroo- which are remote areas of border district Kargil.
Addressing inaugural functions and a public meeting at Kargil, Rather asked the officers of Accounts & Treasuries to dedicate themselves for the service of people to meet their urges and development aspirations. He said the treasuries are face of good governance whose efficiency has a direct bearing on the welfare of people as well as financial complexion of the State. Listing politeness and friendly behavior as important qualities of a good administrator, the Minister asked the functionaries to ensure better performance and good service.
The Chief Executive Councilor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Kargil, Kachoo Ahmad Ali Khan MLA Zanskar, Feroz Ahmed, MLC, Sayed Ahmed Razvi, President Islamia School Kargil, Sheikh Ahmed Mohammadi, Director General, Accounts and Treasuries, Wali Mohammad Bhat, District Development Commissioner, Kargil, M Raju, Vice President J&K Bank (Ladakh Zone) Abdul Rashid, Executive Councilors and concerned district officers were present on the occasion.
The Sub- Treasury Tai-suru is the sixth treasury in district Kargil and 115th in the State.
Rather said that opening of treasury at Tai-suru has fulfilled long pending demand of the people adding that it has been sanctioned in relaxation of the standard norms for opening of new treasuries keeping in view backwardness and difficult geographical location of the area. He said all round development of Kargil was the dream of Sher-i-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah who conceived the idea of giving the district status to Kargil about 32 years back. He said coalition government headed by Omar Abdullah is pooling all available resources for the development and prosperity of Kargil. He announced that two more branches of J&K Bank have been sanctioned for Trespone in TSG Block and Wakha Mubak in the district.
Responding to the demands put forth by the people, Rather said that construction of 106 Kms long Panikhar- Pahalgam road would be taken up soon after the ongoing survey is completed. He said construction of Zojilla tunnel is being explored vigorously to provide round the year road connectivity to the people of Ladakh region.
Speaking on the occasion, Qamar Ali Akhoon said that Centre has agreed to provide funds for upgradation of
Several deputations met the Ministers and brought their problems in their notice for quick redressal
The Ministers were given rousing reception during their visit to Kargil and other areas.
Meanwhile arrangements for operating Srinagar-Kargil-Jammu Courier Services by Air force AN-32 for the facility of Kargil people were finalized at a high level meeting of Officers here today. The operation of Courier service is expected early next month.
The meeting presided over by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Dr. Asgar Samoan, was attended by representatives of Air Force, SRTC, CRPF, besides Special Secretary in Chief Minister’s Private Office, Director Srinagar Airport Authority SP,Airport, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar Liaison Officers of Kargil and Srinagar.
The Divisional Commissioner urged the all upon all the concerned departments to work with better coordination by keeping monitoring and supervision on the flight operations both from
He further said proper liaison has to ensure with Director Airport Authority Srinagar,
He asked the SRTC authorities to ply bus services from Kargil House to Airport and back. The Health Department was directed to make available ambulance at the airport for ferrying patients if needed.
The Divisional Commissioner nominated ADC, Bandipora, SDM,Gurez and SDM, Zanaskar as Nodal Officers for providing tickets to the passengers.
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