Jammu, Dec 29, ANB: Ranbir Singh Pathania, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Udhampur East, held a “Dhanyavaad Sabha” at village Nakki, in the Tehsil of Majalta, where he addressed the gathering on a range of development issues.
According to the Associated News Bureau, Pathania said that the “Last man in the last row is the cherished target and mission of Modi Sarkar.”
He emphasized that in the last 10 years, the Modi government has made consistent efforts to transform the lives of people who were previously exploited and neglected. He cited various social welfare programs such as *Jan Dhan Yojana*, *Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana*, *Ujjwala Yojana*, *Swachh Bharat Mission*, *PM Kisan Samman Nidhi*, and others, which have directly benefited the common people.
Pathania stated that the central government’s focus remains on uplifting the marginalized sections of society. He further emphasized that transforming the socio-economic profile of Jammu and Kashmir is a key agenda of the Modi government. He expressed satisfaction over the positive impact of various schemes in the District of Udhampur and called on officers to be vigilant, active, and diligent in making people aware of these schemes to ensure they take full advantage of the benefits.
Pathania also highlighted the importance of infrastructure and connectivity, announcing a robust network of roads set to be commissioned next year. These roads include vital links such as Sortha, Gadena Kut, Sundla to Lah, Jai Shree Mata to Khoon, Banu to Bilaspur, Neeli to Dhat, Bharnara to Barigarh, Mansar to Jasore, Dhamma to Jhandi, and many others. These initiatives aim to enhance accessibility for remote areas and improve the quality of life for the residents.
Addressing the pressing issue of drinking water, Mr. Pathania reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of India to ensure potable drinking water is made affordable for all. He assured that efforts would be made on a war footing to achieve this goal, benefiting every household.
On education, he spoke about the planned upgradation of middle schools at Nakki and Baryalta, promising that these upgrades would be completed in the near future to provide better educational facilities to the students.
In addition, Pathania highlighted the need for improved healthcare facilities, particularly during the winter months. With snow and waterborne diseases posing a significant health threat, he called on the administration to be prepared and take necessary measures to tackle potential epidemics. He also emphasized the establishment of state-of-the-art healthcare and animal care facilities to ensure the well-being of both people and livestock during harsh winters.
Addressing the issue of infrastructure blockages, he stressed the urgent need to resolve the ongoing problems with drinking water channels, road channels, and irrigation channels in link roads. These issues, if not resolved promptly, could hinder progress and development in the region.
Further, Pathania urged the authorities to maintain buffer stocks of transformers and to ensure that faulty transformers are repaired swiftly. Ensuring a reliable and uninterrupted power supply was one of the key points raised in his speech, as he vowed to ensure that people have access to vital electricity services.
Pathania concluded by reiterating that the ultimate goal of his efforts is to reach the “last man in the last row,” ensuring development and welfare for every individual in the constituency.
Prominent attendees at the event included Mohan Lal Sharma, Captain Gopal Singh (Mandal Pradhans), Romesh Chander Gupta, Manoj Verma, Surinder Singh, Ashok Singh, Showkot Ali, Kuldeep Singh, Sunit Singh (all Sarpanches), Geeta Devi Panch, Pritam Sharma, Mohan Lal Gupta, Dr. Janak, and Joginder Verma, among others. (ANB)
