DC Srinagar finalizes arrangements for holy month of Ramadan

SRINAGAR: In the wake of forthcoming holy month of Ramadan, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat on Thursday chaired a meeting at DC Office Complex here in order to take review of the preparations/ arrangements being made by the line departments for ensuring all basic amenities and essential supplies during the blessed month.
At the outset, the DC sought a detailed action plan from concerned departments regarding the arrangements being put in place during the holy month of Ramadan related to availability of essential commodities, supply of electricity & water, sanitation & cleanliness measures, transport facilities, etc.
On the occasion, the DC directed KPDCL to ensure scheduled power supply in the month, particularly during Sehri and Iftari times. He asked the PHE Department to make proactive arrangements for adequate supply of drinking water in all areas of the district.
Similarly, the Department of FCS&CA was asked to ensure adequate supply of essentials including Ration, LPG and distribute monthly ration to the consumers well in advance.
He also stressed on deploying joint market checking teams under the supervision of SDM, East and SDM West from tomorrow to carry out market checking in order to curb profiteering, hoarding of essentials in the market, in addition to maintain quality and standard of the food items.
The DC also directed Chief Animal Husbandry Officer, AD FCS&CA/ Food Safety Officer/ Tehsildars/ BDOs to check quality of chicken/ meat and other daily consumable food items so that no adulteration exists in the markets of Srinagar.
The SMC authorities were directed to conduct sanitation and cleanliness drives in all areas to ensure proper cleanliness, besides instructions were given that all defunct street lights be restored on war footing in all areas.
Besides, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Khalid Hussain Malik and Additional Deputy Commissioner, Syed Ahmad Kataria, the meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police, Chief Planning Officer, SDM East, SDM West, Tehsildars, BDOs, Senior Officers from all concerned Departments and representatives from J&K Wakf Board.