DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
Najote (Kathua), Dec 23
Upholding his mission to serve the downtrodden and his commitment to driving development in far-flung regions, Col Mahan Singh (Retd), Chairman DDC Kathua, visited Seri and Silli villages of Nayote Panchayat in the underdeveloped Duggain Block of the Bani Assembly Constituency.
Responding to a request from the local residents, the DDC Chairman was accompanied by Sanjeet Sharma, a senior BJP functionary of Pahari Zila Billawaria, Basohli, and Bani.
Col Mahan received a rousing welcome upon his arrival on foot in Seri Village, with prominent locals such as Rattan Chand (Retired Headmaster), Jagdish Kumar, Mohinder Kumar, and others present. The residents of these remote hamlets shared their grievances, including the lack of road connectivity, drinking water shortages, low-voltage power supply, frequent outages, and irrigation issues.
Col Mahan listened attentively, took note of their concerns, and assured them of timely resolutions to their genuine problems. Addressing the gathering, he lauded the residents for their patience and unwavering faith in the Modi Government. He emphasized that the BJP-led Central Government under PM Modi is dedicated to the welfare and development of marginalized and remote areas.
He announced that road connectivity for unconnected habitations would soon be undertaken under PMGSY Phase IV. He also encouraged the villagers to make the most of various central schemes and ongoing development programs.
The DDC Chairman, in his concluding address, emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the residents of remote and underdeveloped areas. He assured them that all genuine concerns, including road connectivity, electricity supply, and water issues, would be prioritized and resolved in a phased manner. He urged the villagers to actively participate in development initiatives and avail themselves of the benefits of various welfare schemes introduced by the Modi Government. Highlighting the BJP’s dedication to inclusive growth, he reaffirmed his resolve to transform the lives of people in far-flung regions through sustained efforts and infrastructural development.
