Srinagar, October 21: Given the Winter Season ahead, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Monday convened a meeting to review the preparation of the District Administrations and the civil departments to ensure timely arrangements on the ground for the convenience of the general public across the Kashmir Division.
The meeting was attended by all Deputy Commissioner of Kashmir Division besides Ramban & Udhampur Districts, Division Level officers of various departments including IMD, R&B, MED, ULB, PMGSY, RDD, SMC, FCS&CA, PHE, KPDCL, KPTCL, NHAI, Health, Fire & Emergency, Horticulture Department, etc.
On the occasion, while reviewing the strategy of snow clearance from Urban & Rural roads by concerned departments, the Divisional Commissioner directed officers to set new benchmarks of preparation by augmenting the deployment of machinery besides mobilization of full resources at their disposal for clearance of roads for restoration of connectivity.
He enjoined to adhere to the fixed timelines of snow clearance from priority roads and all other roads and directed to ensure men & Machinery were on the ground by November 15.
Regarding, the dumping of essential items in every district and far-flung areas including Gurez, Karnah, and Tangdhar, etc, Div Com directed the Director of Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs to ensure adequate dumping of ration, LPG, Petrol & Diesel in districts by October 31st.
Similarly, he asked PDD to maintain a buffer stock of Power Transformers, Wires, and Oil in repairing workshops at the District & Sub-Divisional levels for timely replacement & repair of damaged transformers.
He impressed PDD officers to launch a campaign to sensitize consumers to avoid the usage of crude devices.
He issued directions to the Health Department to ensure smooth & quality health services during the phase of winter.
He also issued guidelines for advance evacuation of expecting mothers from difficult terrains given the forecast of snowfall.
Besides, he gave instructions to CE PHE to ensure a regular supply of Tap water to the people & operation of lift pumps.
Moreover, the operation of helicopter service for the remote areas of Bandipora & Kupwara was also discussed in the meeting.
Also, Bidhuri directed for operationalizing of Control Rooms at the District level manned by officers of all the departments.
DC Ramban & DC Udhampur were asked to facilitate the smooth movement of trucks carrying food grains, Petrochemical products, fruit, and vegetables besides transport vehicles on the National Highway.
Given the terrorist attack on Civilians in Ganderbal leading to several casualties, Div Com directed DCs to installation of CCTV cameras at markets and project sites besides ensuring the security & safety of workers in their respective districts.
