Srinagar: Joint Director (Kashmir) Department of Youth Services and Sports Waseem Raja (JKAS) visited the assigned Panchayat of Khanmoh C in the outskirts of Srinagar district in connection with Special Gram Sabha Meeting under Special Gram Sabha for preparation and approval of Gram Panchayat Development Plan for the financial year 2023-24.
PRIs and representatives of the area highlighted various issues pertaining to the development of the area. Prabhari officer, Waseem Raja stated that the Government is committed to address the problems of the people at their doorsteps. He took a review of the various projects being initiated under different Government Schemes like PMKSY, Food Security Mission, Samagra Shiksha, Krishi Vikas Yojna, National Programme for Education of Girls, Mid-day meal scheme, Integrated Development of Horticulture, Poshshan Abhiyan, Ayush Man Bharat, Universal Immunisation Programme, RGM, National Dairy Plan 2, etc.
Waseem Raja impressed upon seniors of the area especially Bilal Ahmad a famous social worker of Khanmoh that he should personally ensure that every step is taken at their levels to generate awareness about the ill effects of drug abuse and should ensure that people especially youth doesn’t get involved in the menace.
‘’The Department of Youth Services and Sports would ensure that the youth of the area get the best possible opportunities of play. Developing modern sports infrastructure in the area would be prioritized. Engaging youth in sports activities would help the area in getting maximum from the energies of the young blood. It would help as an anti-drug addiction tool,’’ he added.
He assured locals of the area that their genuine demands would be fulfilled in timely manner. He also stated that the area being on an elevation can be developed as an impressive generator of Solar Energy. He further said that with some serious efforts, the village could be developed as a solar village which would provide employment to end the number of people from the area.
Besides representatives of various Government Departments Under Secretary, R&B Hamid Hameed, Block Development Officer, Majid Manzoor, and Nazir Ahmed Dar were also present in the meeting.

KR Desk