DC, Kargil, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse conducted a tour of Drass subdivision on February 6  and reviewed the status of development and snow clearance works on the Srinagar-Leh Highway.

Executive Engineer Mechanical, Mohd Hassan; Dy. SP Traffic, Manzoor Ahmed; Tehsildar Drass, SHO Drass, PHE Engineers, and concerned BRO officers were also present.

During the visit up to India gate, DC took stock of the snow clearance measures being undertaken by project Vijayak on the highway. The snow clearance team informed that all efforts were being taken to make the road suitable for vehicular traffic at the earliest. He also discussed telephonically with Chief Engineer Beacon regarding the snow clearance status being undertaken by Beacon. 

A public delegation led by Councillor Bhimbat, Abdul Wahid, Councillor Ranbirpora, Abdul Samad, and former BDC Drass Noor Mohd met DC at Dak Bungalow and raised their grievances.  The demands include the promotion of tourism, compensation for land, installation of street lights, etc.

DC Kargil assured suitable follow-up for redressal of all genuine issues as per norms in a specified timeline. He also enquired about the status of snow clearance work on various internal roads in the subdivision, the functioning of JJM, essential supplies, etc.

He assessed Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) works in Sub Division Drass, facilities being provided to the students including heating arrangements, etc at the winter tuition center. At Sub District Hospital, Drass interacted with patients and hospital staff. He took a detailed assessment of services being provided to the patients and inspected its various sections and wards.

Earlier in the morning, he also participated in the Drass winter carnival culmination event.

Photo Caption: DC, Kargil, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse interacting with hospital staff during his visit to Sub District Hospital, Drass.