SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Pandurang K Pole Wednesday chairing a high-level meeting to review arrangements being put in place for ensuing Darbar Move. “In view of current Covid-19 pandemic, discussion was held regarding sensitisation, thermal screening, fumigation of vehicles of employees, along National Highway, in and around Civil Secretariat & its related offices and accommodations of move employees,” the statement said.

Pole directed SMC to install three de-contamination tunnels at Civil Secretariat, two at Raj Bhavan, one each at AG office, High Court and other important places before opening of the move offices. “Corporation will also ensure proper cleanliness and fumigation on daily basis at these places,” he said. “Health Department will deploy health camps at Qazigund, Bijbehara and Pampore along National Highway with doctors, paramedical staff, equipments, medicines and ambulances besides permanent Health Camp will be stationed at civil Secretariat with all requisite medical facilities,” Pole said. “For risk-free transportation, SRTC will deploy best vehicles for the Darbar Move employees and the vehicles will be properly fumigated and social distancing protocol maintained before commuters boarding,” the statement reads. “Estates department will earmark all accommodations in Green Zones of the capital city due to present situation of Corona virus threat,” it said.

FCS&CA department will ensure hassle-free supply of ration and LPG cylinders to the move employees, it said. Divisional Commissioner also reviewed power & water supply, renovation works, land-scraping and sanitation works in Civil Secretariat and other Darbar related offices. “Floriculture department will ensure for face lifting of the Secretariat lawns and beautification of roads with flowers and pot plants,” the statement said, adding, “Police will make fool proof security arrangement in and outside the secretariat besides in residential quarters.” The Divisional Commissioner stressed the officers to keep close vigil and maintain close coordination to ensure hassle-free shifting of Darbar- Move to the Srinagar City.

KR Desk