Associated News Bureau

SDM KHANSAHIB REVIEWS WINTER PREPAREDNESS, DIRECTS DEPARTMENTS TO ENSURE TIMELY SNOW CLEARANCE

Budgam, November 13: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Khansahib, Jahangir Rahmat Giri, on Friday chaired a comprehensive meeting to review winter preparedness and snow management arrangements in Sub-Division Khansahib of District Budgam. The meeting was attended by officers and representatives of various departments, including the Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Khansahib, SDPO Khansahib, SHO Khansahib, all Tehsil Supply Officers (TSOs) and other concerned officials. During the meeting, the SDM directed all departments to ensure advance preparedness and maintain adequate resources to effectively tackle any eventuality during the forthcoming winter season. He underscored the importance of close inter-departmental coordination to ensure prompt response to emergencies and uninterrupted delivery of essential services to the public. Emphasising public convenience, the SDM instructed all departments to establish dedicated control rooms and widely publicise their contact numbers to facilitate timely reporting and redressal of public grievances. The Mechanical Engineering Department and the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department were specifically directed to ensure the advance positioning of snow clearance machinery and equipment at all identified vulnerable locations to facilitate immediate clearance operations during snowfall. The SDM stressed that all departments must put necessary arrangements in place well before the onset of severe winter conditions, ensuring effective service delivery and minimising inconvenience to the general public. He called for a coordinated and proactive approach to ensure smooth management of winter-related challenges across the sub-division. ANB