Sh. Ravinder Raina, J&K President, BJP along with Sh. Shakti Parihar, former MoS called on Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here today.
Sh. Raina and Sh. Parihar sought Lt Governor’s intervention towards resolving the long pending issues to DRWs, ITI Trained Workers, CP workers and other such employees working in different Government department like PHE, PDD and PWD for the smooth functioning of these departments.
They also submitted a memorandum of demands pertaining to reviewing of SRO 202; service issues of NHM employees & Para Medical employees appointed under SRO-384; abolition of Sarore Toll Plaza for violating the norms; strengthening of VDCs and payment related issues of VDC members etc.
The Lt Governor assured them to review the genuine issues and demands put forth by them for their early redressal.
Meanwhile, Sh. Junaid Azim Mattu, Mayor Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) also called on the Lt Governor and briefed him about the City Vision Plan formulated with a vision to transform Srinagar into eco-friendly, resilient and socio economically vibrant city
He gave an over view of the existing infrastructure, man power and revenue requirements, source of funding and informed the Lt Governor about the achievements, goals and challenges under the plan pertaining to installation of street lighting, storm water drainage, sanitation and solid waste, Swachh Baharat Mission, civil work and beautification, building permits and enforcement etc.
The Lt Governor emphasized the high importance of ensuring round the clock provision of basic civic amenities to the people and asked the Mayor to take all the necessary measures to overcome the challenges and achieve the set goals which would ultimately benefit the public at large.
A delegation of Municipal Committee Chenani led by its President, Sh. Manik Gupta apprised the Lt Governor of their concerning issues including release of payment for community hall, beatification of Chenani Town, construction of circular road from Police Station Chenani to Bus-Stand, provision of adequate number of Doctors at SDH Chenani, enhancement of education facilities etc.
The Lt Governor interacted with the members of the delegation and assured them to address the genuine issues projected by them.