SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, reviewed preparations being made by the line departments for ensuring all basic amenities and essential supplies during the holy month of Ramadan.
At the outset, the DC sought a detailed action plan from concerned departments regarding the arrangements being put in place during the holy month of Ramadan related to the availability of essential commodities, supply of electricity & water, sanitation & cleanliness measures, transport facilities, etc.
On the occasion, the DC directed KPDCL to ensure scheduled power supply in the month, particularly during Sehri and Iftari times. He asked the PHE Department to make proactive arrangements for an adequate supply of drinking water in all areas of the district.
Similarly, the Department of FCS&CA was asked to ensure an adequate supply of essentials, including Ration and LPG, and distribute monthly ration to the consumers well in advance.
He also stressed deploying joint market checking teams under the supervision of SDM East and SDM West from tomorrow to carry out market checking to curb profiteering and hoarding of essentials in the market, in addition to maintaining the quality and standard of the food items.
The DC also directed the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, AD FCS&CA/ Food Safety Officer/ Tehsildars/ BDOs, to check the quality of chicken/ meat and other daily consumable food items so that no adulteration exists in the markets of Srinagar.
The SMC authorities were directed to conduct sanitation and cleanliness drives in all areas to ensure proper cleanliness. Besides, instructions were given that all defunct street lights be restored on war footing in all areas.
Besides Additional Deputy Commissioner Khalid Hussain Malik and Additional Deputy Commissioner Syed Ahmad Kataria, the meeting was attended by the Superintendent of Police, Chief Planning Officer, SDM East, SDM West, Tehsildars, BDOs, Senior Officers from all concerned Departments, and representatives from J&K Wakf Board.