Srinagar. Feb 17: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive meeting of District and Sectoral Officers here to review preparedness and finalise arrangements to ensure smooth and hassle-free observance of the auspicious month of Ramadan.
The DC sought a detailed action plan from the concerned departments regarding arrangements related to electricity, water supply, essential commodities, sanitation, transport, parking and medical facilities during the holy month.
He directed the KPDCL engineers to ensure an uninterrupted power supply, particularly during Sehri and Iftari hours. The PHE Department was asked to make proactive arrangements for adequate drinking water supply across all areas of the district.
The FCS&CA Department was instructed to ensure sufficient availability of essential commodities, including rations and LPG, and to maintain government-approved rates in the markets. Labroo called for the deployment of special teams under the supervision of SDM East and SDM West to conduct market inspections to curb profiteering and hoarding, and to maintain the quality standards of food items.
The DC instructed the Assistant Commissioner Food Safety, AD FCS&CA and Tehsildars to keep strict vigil on the quality of chicken, meat, milk, vegetables, fruits and other daily consumables to prevent adulteration in Srinagar markets.
The SMC authorities were directed to conduct special sanitation and cleanliness drives in all areas, and prominent Masjids and Shrines, besides instructions were given that all defunct streetlights be restored on a war footing in all areas.
Regarding road repairs and filling of potholes, the DC asked concerned departments to immediately identify and address spots requiring urgent attention, especially roads leading to major venues of religious congregations. “Adequate public transport arrangements must be ensured during evening hours for the convenience of the public,” he said. The Health Department was instructed to make necessary medical arrangements as per past practice throughout the district.
During the meeting, the DC was apprised of the arrangements being made by the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board for smooth observance of religious obligations during the holy month, when thousands of devotees are expected to visit shrines.
Meanwhile, the DC extended his warm greetings to the people on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak.
