Several Legislators, Delegations Call on Minister Javed Ahmed Rana

Jammu, April 13: Several legislators, delegations and individuals today called on the Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, here at Civil Secretariat, Jammu, to apprise him of a wide range of public and sector-specific issues.

Among those who met the Minister were legislators R. S. Pathania and Khursheed Ahmed, a delegation of Water Testing Laboratory employees, representatives of the JJM Contractors Association and Chairman JKNC OBC Cell Abdul Ghani Teli, besides several individuals from different parts of the region.

During the interactions, the visiting legislators and delegations highlighted a range of pressing concerns, particularly those related to drinking water supply schemes, forest management issues and other matters of public importance affecting local communities.

The delegation of Water Testing Laboratory employees drew the Minister’s attention to their demand for enhancement of honorarium, emphasizing the need for fair compensation in view of their critical role in maintaining water quality standards.

Meanwhile, representatives of the JJM Contractors Association raised the issue of delays in the release of payments for works executed under various water supply projects, seeking timely disbursement to ensure uninterrupted progress of ongoing schemes.

The Minister gave a patient hearing to all the delegations and individuals, acknowledging the significance of the issues raised.

He assured them that their genuine concerns would be addressed on priority and issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned authorities for their prompt and time-bound resolution.

Reiterating Omar Abdullah Government’s commitment to responsive and accountable governance, Rana assured timely grievance redressal and effective implementation of development programmes.

He assured that coordinated efforts between departments and stakeholders are being fostered to ensure that public welfare initiatives achieve their intended outcomes on the ground.