DODA, Oct 24:Ummied Charitable Trust, a Govt registered trust in the field of charity and social work, extended a welcome to the newly appointed Assistant Regional Transport Officer Doda, Kuldeep Kumar and presented him with a bouquet of flowers as a gesture of goodwill and best wishes for his new assignment.
During the meeting, representatives of the Trust Khaild Mattoo and Farhan Riaz Rather also submitted a memorandum of demands highlighting pressing public concerns, particularly traffic congestion in Doda town and issues concerning the safety, convenience, and welfare of the student community.
The Trust underscored the need for a coordinated and proactive approach to addressing the growing traffic challenges in Doda which have been causing inconvenience to commuters, pedestrians, students, and the general public. It emphasised that traffic management requires sustained attention, effective regulation, and close coordination among the concerned departments to ensure smooth vehicular movement and safer roads.
A key focus of the memorandum was the welfare of students, who are among the most affected by traffic-related difficulties during school and college hours. The Trust highlighted the importance of ensuring safe and hassle-free commuting for students, particularly during peak hours and called for appropriate measures to minimise delays, reduce congestion near educational institutions, and strengthen road safety awareness.
The memorandum also drew attention to the need for effective traffic regulation, proper management of public and commercial transport, prevention of unauthorised parking, and strict enforcement of traffic rules wherever necessary.
While welcoming Kuldeep Kumar, the representatives expressed hope that as a local his tenure would be marked by responsive administration, constructive engagement with civil society, and meaningful initiatives to address the transportation-related concerns of the people. They reiterated that the welfare of students and the convenience of the general public must remain central to traffic management policies.
The interaction concluded with the Trust extending its best wishes to the newly appointed ARTO. The officer extends a patient hearing and expressed hope for a productive association aimed at improving traffic management, promoting road safety and safeguarding the interests of the student community and the public at large.