BARAMULLA, JUNE 18: Minister for Agricultural Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Javid Ahmad Dar, today chaired a review meeting at ITI Pattan held to ensure smooth and peaceful observance of the approaching Muharram.
The meeting was attended by the Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani; MLA Pattan, Javaid Riyaz; MLA Wagoora-Kreeri, Irfan Hafeez Lone; MLA Sopore, Irshad Ahmad Kar; MLA Baramulla, Javid Hassan Beigh; Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa besides concerned district officers and local representatives.
The Minister had a comprehensive review of the arrangements being made by various departments. He emphasized the need for inter-departmental coordination to ensure availability of all basic facilities during Muharram days. He asked the officers to maintain close liaison with the local representatives and community leaders to address the public needs effectively. Javid Dar laid special focus on ensuring an uninterrupted supply of drinking water and electricity, timely sanitation drives, deployment of health teams and availability of essential items.
Meanwhile, Dar today conducted a comprehensive review of the arrangements being put in place across the district. During the interaction, Shia community representatives apprised the dignitaries of their demands and concerns. These included uninterrupted water and power supply, installation of solar energy systems, macadamisation of internal roads and lanes, sanitation drives and overall infrastructural support to ensure safe and dignified observance of Muharram.