Bandipora: Secretary to the Government, Tourism, Youth Services and Sports Department, Sarmad Hafeez on Tuesday visited Panchayat Nesbal, Bandipora as Visiting officer under Back to village- 4.
The outreach programme, B2V- 4 involves the people of Union Territory and the government officials in a joint effort to deliver the mission of equitable development across all rural areas, stated Secretary during his visit to Nesbal in Sumbal Subdivision.
Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmed ,ADC Waseem Raja and other senior officers of district administration were also present on the occasion.
Sarmad Hafeez, along with Dr.Owais inspected the stalls of various departments showcasing their services and achievements .
He interacted with PRIs, public and listened to various issues of public importance.
The officers later on distributed sports kits, certificates , and interacted with the youth of the Nesbal by their participation in sports activities.
Seniors citizens and Representatives of Panchayats projected their demands before the visiting officer and sought redressal of their issues.
While stressing on the implementation of the programme in letter and spirit, Sarmad hafeez said the programme is primarily aimed at energizing the Panchayats and directing development efforts of rural areas through community participation.
Deputy Commissioner, Dr Owais Ahmed speaking on the occasion said that B2V-4 programme is an ambitious mission of government and district administration has taken notable initiatives across the district in facilitating a wide variety of onspot services during the Week long Programmes.
He lauded the role and efforts of visiting officers for the successful conduct of the first and second phases of B2V-4.
Later he along with the Deputy Commissioner inaugurated two home stays at Nesbal.

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