To get first-hand information regarding public grievances and to review the developmental works being carried out in Durbuk Sub Division, the Divisional Commissioner Ladakh, Saugat Biswas chaired a Public Durbar at Tangtse.
The Durbar was attended by Councillor Durbuk, block level officers, Sarpanches, Nambarders, andlocals in large numbers.
The Div Com listened to peoples grievances and demands oftheir concerned areas. These demands include relaxation in Border AreaDevelopment Programme (BADP) norms by inclusion of entire Durbuk Sub Divisionunder BADP schemes, connecting Durbuk with Northern Grid, improvement of schooland hostel infrastructure, increase in the duration of power supply, providingdrinking water facilities, skill development programmes for youth, up-gradationof PHC Tangtse, posting of dental surgeon and gynecologist at Tangtse &Chushul health centres, the opening of new trekking routes, improvement inmobile communication coverage, etc.
Biswas after giving patience hearing to the grievances anddemands projected by the people, discussed them thoroughly with the blockofficers and ensured to take up other matters with concern departments forimplementation at earliest.
After the public Durbar, Divisional Commissioner alsolistened to the issues faced by Block officers. Highlighting the importance ofstrengthening school education infrastructure in the region, he sought detailof 12th class pass out students of the last three years and their presentstatus in order to get a clearer picture of dropouts.
Divisional Commissioner Ladakh instructed the block officersto redress public issues on top priority at earliest in their respective areas.