Srinagar, Nov 09 : The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday directed the officials to keep people from suffering from the upcoming cold dry weather.
He asked the officers to ensure adequate electricity and keep the men and machinery ready to tackle any situation. The directions were passed in a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Omer Abdullah at Civil Secretariat here.
These arrangements have to be in line with people’s interest, all the departments have been intimated Sources told that the officials were asked not to let the people suffer in the winters and address the challenges left by the dry weather in the Valley.
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The issue of adequate electricity and water supply amidst the low precipitation and low water level in river Jhelum and other streams, besides the road clearance after snowfall were discussed threadbare. The directions were also passed to keep adequate stock of ration and other things available for the winters.
“Plans have been announced, but execution is now crucial. Our preparations will truly be tested with the first snowfall. The prolonged dry spell is already creating challenges of depleted water levels and reduced power generation due to decrease in water flow,” the chief minister said. “The credibility of the government rests on us; once plans are announced, effective implementation becomes paramount,” the Chief Minister said.
CM Omar has assured the people that helicopter services will be provided in the cut-off areas and will be well within the financial budget
To deal with challenges of winter effectively, Chief Minister directed equipping hospitals, adherence to power supply schedules, filling up of vacant posts in remote areas and taking timely action to safeguard public health, and safety during the harsh winter months ahead.
Pertinently, the meeting was attended by Advisor to CM, Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary J&K, Atal Dulloo, Principal Secretery Finance department, Additional Chief Secretary to Chief Minister, Principal Secretary Home Department, Financial Commissioner Jal Shakti department, Commissioner Secretary General Administration Department, Commissioner Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, ADGP Fire and Emergency Service, IGP Kashmir, Administrative Secretery Health and Medical Education department, Administrative Secretary (R&B), Administrative Secretary Rural Development Department, Administrative Secretary of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and all Deputy Commissioners through video conference.
