Directs Departments to Ensure Seamless Essential Services, Traffic Management and Public Facilities
BARAMULLA, JUNE 09:
Minister for Agriculture Production Department and Rural Development, Javed Ahmad Dar today chaired a comprehensive review meeting in Baramulla to assess and finalise arrangements for the forthcoming Muharram observances across the district.
The meeting was attended by MLA Baramulla Javed Hassan Beigh, MLA Pattan Riyaz Ahmad Bedar, MLA Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar, MLA Wagoora-Kreeri Irfan Hafeez Lone, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla S.F. Hamid,Additional District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, SDMs of Uri and Pattan, district officers of various departments, besides representatives of the Shia community from Baramulla, Sopore, Pattan and Uri.
During the meeting, representatives of the Shia community projected various issues and requirements pertaining to Muharram arrangements. Detailed deliberations were held on ensuring smooth conduct of religious gatherings and processions across the district.
The Minister directed the concerned departments to undertake timely repair and maintenance of roads leading to Imambaras and major procession routes. He also instructed officials to ensure adequate availability of firewood and provision of additional rice for Niyaz during the holy days.
Emphasising the importance of uninterrupted essential services, Javed Ahmad Dar directed the installation of DG sets at major Imambaras to ensure reliable power supply, augmentation of street lighting, uninterrupted drinking water supply and adequate medical facilities at congregation and procession sites.
The Minister further stressed the need for proper sanitation in and around Imambaras, congregation venues and procession routes. He directed the concerned departments to intensify cleanliness drives and ensure prompt waste disposal during the observances.
Reviewing traffic arrangements, the Minister instructed the Traffic Police and Civil Administration to formulate a comprehensive traffic management plan to facilitate smooth movement of vehicles and devotees during Muharram processions. He emphasised the need for adequate deployment of personnel, installation of signages and timely public advisories to minimise inconvenience to the public.
Calling for coordinated efforts among all departments, the Minister directed officers to complete all necessary arrangements well in advance and ensure prompt redressal of issues raised by the community representatives.
Deputy Commissioner Baramulla assured the meeting that all departments are working in close coordination and that necessary measures are being taken to ensure the peaceful and smooth observance of Muharram across the district.