PEERZADA SAYEED
KUPWARA, OCTOBER 24(JKNS): On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara and In compliance with the guidelines issued under the Vibrant Villages Programme Phase-II (VVP-II), nominated senior Nodal Officers today commenced week-long, comprehensive field visits across designated border villages of the district. The special inspection drive, scheduled from October 19 to October 24, aims at conducting on-ground midline surveys, reviewing infrastructure delivery, and evaluating ongoing developmental interventions.
On the fourth day, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited(KPCDL) executive Engineer electric division Kupwara Mohd Shafi Wani visited Nawagabra karnah, and Block Development Officer Mudassir Sikander karnah led the inspection team at Jabdi Bijhaldar under VVII.
Working in close synergy with sectoral line departments, the inspecting officers took stock of basic amenities including all-weather road connectivity, piped drinking water, power supply, healthcare services, telecommunications, and educational facilities. The visiting teams also physically and financially verified various developmental works executed under Central and UT-sponsored schemes, while directly interacting withlocal residents, and beneficiaries to assess scheme saturation and grievance redressal on the ground.
The visits will culminate in the completion of prescribed VVP-II monitoring questionnaires and gap-analysis matrices, which will directly feed into detailed Village Action Plans (VAPs) designed to accelerate socio-economic and infrastructural transformation across the border belt.
As part of the Vibrant Villages Programme-II, the Health Department tangdar organised a medical camp at Jabdi to provide essential healthcare services to the local population and promote awareness regarding health and well-being.
On the occasion, Mohd Shafi Wani, Executive Engineer, KPDCL, Kupwara, inspected the Government Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Nawagabra to assess the availability of basic infrastructure and essential facilities. The visit aimed to review the existing arrangements and highlight the need for improved healthcare infrastructure and uninterrupted essential services for the people of the area.
The program was attended by ZEO Tangdar Rana Shah Mohd,HDO Sajid Suhail,JEE hydraulic, Supervisor Irrigation Tariq Ahmad, Agriculture department,Health department,PDD, department,Social welfare, and other officials from various departments.(JKNS)
