Jammu and Kashmir CM conducts grievance redressal camp in Kupwara

The Chief Minister met scores of people from different walks of life who apprised her of their problems and sought their redressal, an official spokesman said.

Among the common demands of the people were opening of Bungus valley to tourists, augmentation of drinking water, health, power and improvement in the road networks in the district, he said.

A delegation from Keran village sought upgradation of health facilities, better availability of roads, setting up of a fire station and a health centre at Mandian village on the zero line, the spokesman said.

They also demanded a bus for the higher secondary school, Keran, he said.

The chief minister directed officials concerned to explore the possibility of re-electrification of Hangnikoot and Sochliyar villages at the earliest and separation of critically overloaded receiving stations in the area for augmentation, the spokesman said.

A delegation from Langate led by MLA Abdul Rasheed expressed their gratitude towards her for sanctioning Rs 7.5 crore drainage project for the town, he said.

The spokesman said they demanded augmentation of Safarpora receiving station and development of Mankan-Bungus road.

The delegation also demanded widening of the road in Qalamabad town and completion of stadium at Mawar Bala, he said.

Another group of people from Qaziabad demanded construction of community hall in the town, the spokesman said, adding Mehbooba assured to look into their demands and take appropriate action.

The Chief Minister is scheduled to inaugurate many developmental projects tomorrow, the spokesman added.