In continuation to the 7-day Mega IEC Campaign “Jan Bhagidaari Sabse Door–Sabse Pehle,” the district administration Kishtwar on day-6 organised a series of Awareness, Tribal Welfare and Benefit Saturation Camps across remote tribal belts of the district to ensure inclusive governance and last-mile delivery of welfare schemes.
The camps were held at various locations including Kither Block Bounjwah, Kwartanji Block Nagseni, Cherji Block Nagseni, Yordu Block Marwah, Loundri Block Drabshalla and Ajna Block Nagseni with active participation from tribal communities, public representatives and departmental officials.
At the awareness/Beneficiaries Saturation Camp-cum-Jan Sunwai held at PS Know, Block Bounjwah, the programme was presided over by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Vinod Kumar Behnal.
During the public interaction, the ADDC patiently listened to the grievances and developmental concerns raised by the tribal population. He emphasised that the active involvement and empowerment of tribal women in developmental activities is essential for the progress of society.
Several public issues were raised during the Jan Sunwai, particularly by the residents of Kither area. The major concerns included soil erosion in nallah areas, damaged water supply pipes, requirement of electric poles, construction of bridges, urgent restoration of *khuls* (traditional irrigation canals) and construction of roadside drains to prevent water from damaging agricultural land.
The ADDC issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned departments for immediate redressal of several issues. The Jal Shakti Department was directed to address water supply and soil erosion concerns, while the Power Development Department was instructed to ensure electrification of every household.
Directions were also issued for early construction of bridges and immediate restoration of irrigation channels through the concerned authorities and Tehsildar. Various other public grievances were also heard and resolved during the camp.
A medical camp was also organised at the venue where locals were provided multiple healthcare services. Food supplements were also distributed among the beneficiaries.
Departmental stalls were also established to disseminate information regarding welfare schemes and citizen-centric services.
Officers and officials from multiple departments, including Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, FCS&CA, Education, J&K Bank, Lead Bank Office, Fisheries, Forest, PDD, ICDS, Health, Agriculture, Youth Services & Sports and Revenue Department attended to the issues and imparted awareness about respective schemes and services.
The several residents were registered for financial inclusion and welfare schemes on the spot. Beneficiaries were sensitised to flagship schemes including PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJJDY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Mission YUVA, PM Ujjwala Yojana and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, besides other UT and Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
Special awareness sessions under the 100 Days Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan were also organised at all locations to educate youth and local residents about the harmful effects of substance abuse and the importance of building a drug-free society.