KISHTWAR, Oct 3: A Special Gram Sabha was convened today at BT Ist Panchayat, Primary School Zewar, as part of the observance of Special Gram Sabha Day.
The programme witnessed active participation from various government departments, aiming to promote public awareness, community engagement, and the effective implementation of government welfare schemes.
Officials and representatives from several departments, including Health, Rural Development Department (RDD), Education, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Jal Shakti, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS & CA), DE&CC , Horticulture, and other concerned departments, participated in the meeting. The gathering provided a platform for interdepartmental coordination, public interaction, and dissemination of information regarding various government initiatives and welfare programmes.
On the occasion, Dr. Nazir Hussain, Medical Officer, Kishtwar, addressed the participants and sensitised the public on several important public health issues.
He highlighted the harmful effects of drug abuse and emphasised the need for collective efforts by families, educational institutions, community representatives, and government departments to prevent substance abuse, particularly among young people.
Dr. Nazir also stressed the importance of cleanliness, personal hygiene, proper sanitation, and maintaining a healthy environment to prevent communicable diseases and improve community health. He encouraged people to adopt healthy lifestyles, maintain clean surroundings, and actively participate in sanitation and public health awareness initiatives.
Furthermore, he briefed the participants about various health-related government schemes and programmes, highlighting the importance of timely healthcare services, preventive healthcare, immunisation, maternal and child health services, and other public health initiatives. He urged the public to make full use of the healthcare facilities and welfare schemes available through government health institutions.
Krishan Singh, GRS representing the Rural Development Department (RDD), briefed the participants about various RDD schemes and their benefits for rural households. He explained the importance of these schemes in promoting rural development, improving basic infrastructure, and strengthening village-level development. He also discussed and prepared a plan for upcoming activities and future development initiatives, with an emphasis on identifying local needs and ensuring effective implementation of the schemes.
The Special Gram Sabha served as an important platform for spreading awareness, addressing community concerns, and strengthening coordination among different departments at the grassroots level. The participation of various departments helped inform the public about available services, welfare initiatives, and planned development activities.
The programme concluded with a renewed emphasis on public participation, interdepartmental cooperation, drug abuse prevention, cleanliness, and the effective delivery of government services to ensure the overall health, development, and well-being of the rural population.