Ganderbal, Aug 15: District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq unfurled the National Flag and took the salute at the 76th Independence Day function being celebrated at Qamaria ground, Ganderbal here today.
In her address, while congratulating the people of Ganderbal, DDC Chairperson lauded the importance of Independence Day celebration and highlighted the various developmental achievements registered by district administration in different sectors in the district besides implementation of welfare schemes as on 76th Independence Day.
Recalling the sacrifices of great freedom fighters, the DDC Chairperson said that when the first Independence Day was celebrated in 1947, at that time the whole of India was filled with the spirit of freedom and patriotism and even today the same passion and national harmony is alive as well. “On August 15, 1947, a new democratic India appeared on the world map and memory of the first Independence Day celebration is still fresh in the minds of those who saw this dream of independence fulfilled, she said.
Highlighting the developmental activities in the district, she said that a new era of development has begun in Jammu and Kashmir as well as in Ganderbal district and new paths are being paved for all-round development. The priorities of the administration include ensuring people’s safety, providing all facilities, women’s empowerment, improving public health, and exploring new avenues for social welfare. Although a lot has been done in this regard, but much more remains to be done, she added.
While highlighting the initiatives taken, DDC Chairperson said that Rs 358 Crores project for Ganderbal District has been prepared by the Government this year besides, Rs 41 Crore has been allocated by the government to PRIs, BDCs and DDCs so that developments works are taken as per the priority of the people.
She further said that a total of 761 works have been allotted to different departments out of which 90% of the works have been tendered and 50% funds are also released.
To give flip to the developmental activities in the district, she said that 75 projects are approved under Languishing scheme at the cost of Rs 215.91 crore out of which 21 are already completed besides, work on several other projects under different departments is also in full swing. The developmental scenario of the district will get changed and most of services would be available at the door steps of general public, once these projects get completed, she added.
To further augment the Health services in the district, the DDC Chairperson said that the District Hospital is upgraded besides, blood bank and dialysis center is also started in the District Hospital.
Highlighting the importance of roads in socio-economic development, Nuzhat Ishfaq said that the district administration is making every possible effort to improve the condition of the roads. She said that 48 km roads have been made black top by R&B department and PMGSY besides work is in progress on 25 roads undertaken and out of them 20 roads will be completed in current fiscal.
Highlighting the implementation and achievements in centrally sponsored Flagship programme, DDC Chairperson said district Ganderbal has done remarkable work in implementation of centrally sponsored schemes. She said that RDD has completed 422 works at the cost of Rs 5.25 crore under MGNREGA in which 28000 job cards were issued. Similarly, the first installment for the construction of 779 houses under PMAY was completed in July 2022. It is worth mentioning that this year the government has sanctioned 960 houses under PMAY-G in different blocks of the district.
The DDC Chairperson also lauded district administration for remaining steadfast to run the campaign of Har Ghar Tiranga and conducting Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra and Kherbhawani Mela successfully which started this year after the gap of two years due to covid.
The function concluded with distribution of prizes among students and contingents who participated in March past and cultural programs. Students who participated in National Anthem Singing competition and several officers/officials were also felicitated on the occasion.
The event was witnessed by Deputy Commissioner, Shyambir Principal District and Sessions Judge, Jeema Bashir, SSP Ganderbal, Nikhil Borkar, President Municipal Council Ganderbal, ADDC, ADC, DDC members, BDC Chairpersons, Municipal Councilors besides various officers and officials from Police and District Administration.
Earlier, the Deputy Commissioner also hoist the tricolor at DC Office Complex, Amrit sarovar Beehama Chock and DC residence in presence of ADC, CPO, EO Municipal Council Ganderbal and other district officers and officials of revenue department.
Flag hosting ceremony was also held in all Government offices and schools of the district.
