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HIMALAYAN MAIL NEWSJAMMU, JULY 01

Under the visionary guid-ance of Chief Justice GitaMittal, Patron-in-Chief J&KSLSA and the dynamic su-pervision of Justice RajeshBindal, Executive Chair-man, J&K SLSA, “NationalDoctors’ Day” was observedby J&K SLSA today, in con-junction with the theme ofthe day “Lessen the mortalityof COVID-19”.

The day was commemo-rated by J&K SLSA by orga-nizing an Online Talk &Commemoration Pro-gramme in association withJammu & Kashmir JudicialAcademy in recognition ofCommitment of MedicalHeroes in healing commu-nities and providing selflessservice and health care”.

The Online Talk pro-gramme / Webinar was or-ganized to extend sincereappreciation and gratitude‘to our dedicated Doctorsand all Health Care Workersfor their tireless efforts andcommitment in healing in-dividuals and communitieson all days and especiallyduring the time of crisis as

the present one owing to theCOVID-19 Pandemic.’

The Talk Programme in-vited participation of LegalServices Authorities at Dis-trict level, Judicial Officers,Retainer Lawyers and ParaLegal Volunteers of the UTsof J&K and Ladakh.

Dr.Sanjay Kumar Bhasin,Professor & HOU Surgery,GMC Jammu;Dr.S.Muhammad SalimKhan, Professor & Head De-partment of CommunityMedicine, GMC Srinagarand Dr.Tsering Morup,Anaesthetist Consultant,S.N.Hospital Leh were theresource persons in the TalkProgramme. They high-lighted the roles and respon-sibilities entrusted on themedical profession.

The proceedings of theprogramme were coordi-nated by Sh. M.K.Sharma,Member Secretary, J&KSLSA and Sh. Rajeev Gupta,Director, J&K Judicial Acad-emy.

In his key note address,M.K Sharma underlined therelevance of celebrating theNational Doctors’ Day on the1st of July every year as a

symbol of respect and tributeto the selfless contributionsand services of Dr. B.C.Roy,a noted Physician whosebirth and death anniversaryfall on the day and as a ges-ture of gratitude towardsDoctors across the country.

He also underscored theimportance of observing theday as an awareness cam-paign for sensitizing peopleacross the length andbreadth of the nation aboutthe role, importance and re-sponsibilities of the healthcare sector and the corre-sponding gratuitous duty ex-pected to be exhibited in re-turn during acceptance ofsuch services.

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhasin,deliberated upon the criticalaspect of the issues con-fronting the medical profes-sion and urged the undertak-ing of timely and necessarysteps for resuscitating the ail-ing system at the earliest. Healso underlined the impor-tance of adopting a zero toler-ance policy against acts of vi-olence upon the medicalprofessionals.

Dr.S. Muhammad SalimKhan, who is also the nodal

officer COVID-19, GMC Sri-nagar applauded the dedi-cated efforts of Doctors andHealth Care Workers in thefight against the deadlyPandemic. He sensitizedthe participants about thevarious aspects related tothe life threatening epi-demic and advised series ofprecautionary measuresthat are required to betaken to avoid and deal withthe lethal disease. Dr.Tser-ing Morup reflected uponthe role of Doctors as front-line warriors during dis-tress times as the presentone and beseeched a closeassociation of Judiciary,Police and other essentialservices to fight the crisissituation. He also flaggedthe importance of specialincentives for front linewarriors for the purpose ofensuring safety and evok-ing enthusiasm amongstthem.

The Online Talk pro-gramme received an enthu-siastic response from theparticipants who had an in-teractive question answersession with the resourcepersons.

J&KSLSA conducts Online Talk &Commemoration Programme

National Doctors’ Day

JAMMU, JULY 01:Countering all kinds of fakemessages and photos beingsent by one or two fakeTwitter handle accountscreated with his name,Principal Secretary Agricul-ture, Horticulture, Animal,Sheep Husbandry and Co-operative Departments,Navin K. Choudhary, todayinformed that for the lastseveral years he has notbeen using any Social Me-dia Platform like Twitter,Face Book, LinkedIn etc.

Principal Secretary fur-ther informed that thismatter has already beenbrought to the notice ofJ&K Police Cyber Cell fortaking appropriate actionbesides Twitter.com hasalso been intimated aboutthis serious matter.

Navin Choudharycounters fake messages,images being sent with

his name on social media

HIMALAYAN MAIL NEWSJAMMU, JULY 01

The Jammu and KashmirGovernment has evacuatedabout 1,77,922 JK residents,stranded in other parts ofthe country due to COVIDlockdown, via Lakhanpurand through special trainsand buses till date amidstrict observance of all nec-essary guidelines and Stan-dard Operating Procedures.

As per the official data re-ceived in this regard, the

Jammu and Kashmir ad-ministration has received 70special trains at Jammu andUdhampur railway stationsfrom different states andUTs, so far, with about57,054 passengers whileabout 1,20,868 personsfrom other states and UTsincluding 657 from abroadhave been evacuated by thegovernment throughLakhanpur till date.

As per the detailedbreakup of the figures, about

1845 stranded passengershave entered throughLakhanpur from June 30 toJuly 1 mornings while 911passengers have reached to-day in the 49th Delhi COVIDspecial train at Jammu. Sofar, 49 trains have reachedJammu with a total of41,358 stranded passengersbelonging to different dis-tricts while 15,696 passen-gers have reached Udham-pur in 21 special trains, sofar.

COVID-19: Govt evacuates 1,77,922 stranded J&K residents;1,20,868 via Lakhanpur, 57,054 through special trains

HIMALAYAN MAIL NEWSJAMMU, JULY 01

Public Works (R&B) divi-sion Kulgam has asked all exe-cuting agencies to increasemen and machinery on all on-going projects to ensuretimely completion of all pro-jects of R&B department un-der implementation in the dis-trict. The aim is to make mostof the remaining working sea-son affected due to covid-19outbreak and the lockdownimposed to control its spread.

Executive Engineer R&BDivision Kulgam said that thedepartment has resumedwork on bridges, roads andbuildings which were halteddue to covid-19 restrictionsand it has now adopted a ro-bust approach to complete allprojects within the set timeframe. “The work on majorand small projects is going onin full swing with strict adher-ence to SOPs and the guide-lines issued by the Govern-ment in view of COVID-19pandemic,” he said.

Giving details of the worksunder execution, ExecutiveEngineer said that under theCentral Road Fund (CRF), thedivision has taken up 05 pro-jects at a cost of Rs. 75.27 croreand the work on 4x40 metre

Ashthal bridge is nearingcompletion which is comingup at a cost of Rs. 9.55 croreand is scheduled to be com-missioned and dedicated topeople this year. The bridge atAadijan Damhal is under ex-ecution at an estimated cost ofRs 10.61 crore and work onthis project is in full swing andon completion will provideconnectivity to a large popula-tion of Noorbad D.H.Pora andwill connect the area with dis-trict headquarter by minimiz-ing travel distance by over 7kilometers.

“Under the languishing pro-jects, three bridges (AdiporaMishpora, Frisal Chinigamand Khudwani Ganjiporastand completed at a cost of Rs274.79 lakh. The departmentis also constructing a 10 metrelong span bridge over nallahAtkhul at Nillow Awahatoo vil-lage at a cost of Rs. 1.02 croreand the bridge is expected tobe completed within this fis-cal,” he said.

Two more projects underthe languishing projects pro-gramme - PWD Complex atTsawalgam Kulgam and CityRetreat at Kottabal, approvedat a cost of Rs. 508.99 lakhhave been taken up and 70percent work on PWD com-

plex has been completed whilethe work on City Retreat pro-ject is going on in full swing,said the engineer.

A statement released by thedepartment said that the de-partment has also taken up 8projects under NABARD at acost of Rs.3229.16 lakh andthese are expected to be com-pleted within the fixed time-lines. The division has takenin hand the construction ofSub-District Hospital, underthe PM’s Development Pro-gramme at Qaimoh approvedat a cost of Rs.1932.00 lakhand work on ground floor isgoing on smoothly as per theschedule which will go a longway in improving the healthinfrastructure in the district.

The work on 50 beddedAYUSH hospital, approvedunder Ayush Mission Pro-gramme with project cost ofRs.7.40 crore is also inprogress and presently plinthof the hospital is being raised.

With regard to upgradationof educational infrastructure,the Executive Engineer saidthat R&B division has takenup two projects under theRUMSA Scheme, one each atKulgam and Damhal Hanji-pora, at an estimated cost ofRs 612.48 lakh and both the

projects are nearing comple-tion and likely to be finishedduring the current financialyear.Executive Engineer saidthat R&B Division Kulgamhas also taken up 32 worksunder Non Plan for executionat an estimated cost of Rs.111.24 lakh, out of which,work on 29 projects is inprogress while 3 works havebeen re-tendered and processof allotment is in progress.The division is also construct-ing a Gujjar and Bakerwal hos-tel at Aadpora Kulgam at anapproved project cost ofRs.325.00 lakh.

Executive Engineer said thatthe R&B division is also exe-cuting many other projects tocreate new infrastructure inthe district and to provide bet-ter road connectivity to thepeople of the district. He saidthat the division is committedto complete all the projectswithin stipulated timeframewhile ensuring quality work toadd a new chapter of progressand development in the dis-trict. He said the guidelines is-sued in the wake of Covid 19pandemic like social distanc-ing, use of masks and otherprecautions are being fol-lowed in letter and spirit at allthe working sites.

Work on R&B projects in fullswing in Kulgam district

PULWAMA, JULY 01:To discuss the modalitiesfor realising desirable re-sults during “KissanPakhwada”, the DeputyCommissioner Pulwama,Dr Raghav Langer onWednesday chaired a meet-ing of the concerned officershere.

The Kisan Pakhwada isbeing observed from 7thJuly to 21st July 2020across the country.

During the meetingthreadbare discussion washeld on various objectives ofKissan Pakhwada includingsaturation of KCC to centpercent farmers, foolprooffinal list of beneficiaries un-der PM Kissan, removal ofbottlenecks for farmers inobtaining loans againstKCC, credit to primary agri-culture sector, massiveawareness regardingschemes available for farm-ers and organizing Kissanmelas.

With regard to the satura-tion of cent percent KCC tofarmers, he asked the con-cerned officers to work inclose coordination toachieve the target within theshortest possible time.

For framing a fool prooffinal list of the beneficiariesunder PM Kisan, he askedthe Chief Agriculture Offi-cer to share the list with theconcerned Tehsildars toverify the same through rev-enue records and submit itto the banks for creditingthe benefit into the accountsof farmers.

Regarding the awarenesscampaigns, he directed theconcerned officers fromAgriculture, Horticulture,Animal Husbandry, SheepHusbandry, Fisheries andother allied departmentsand bank authorities to or-ganise special camps at dif-ferent locations in the dis-trict during the programmeto aware the farmers aboutvarious centric and UT gov-ernment schemes meant forthe welfare of the farmers.

Additional Deputy Com-missioners, Assistant Com-missioner Revenue andTehsildars were directed toensure the proper monitor-ing of all the activities to becarried out in the areas oftheir respective jurisdic-tions during the pro-gramme.

The DC also asked theconcerned officers to ensurethat the Covid protectionSOPs guidelines are fol-lowed while carrying outdifferent activities related tothe programme.

Among others the meet-ing was attended by Addi-tional Deputy Commis-sioner Pulwama, Chief

Planning Officer, Awan-tipora and Tral, Chief Horti-culture Officer, Chief Ani-mal Husbandry Officer,Chief Agriculture Officer,District Sheep HusbandryOfficer, District PanchayatOfficer, Assistant DirectorFisheries, and Lead DistrictManager.

In another meeting, theDeputy Commissioner Pul-wama, Dr Raghav Langerheld detailed discussions onCD ratios of the banks,identification of beneficia-ries, flow of credit, assis-tance under Governmentsponsored schemes, perfor-mances of banks under Dis-trict Credit Plan (DCP),achievements made underthe above said Quarter,monitoring initiatives andCredit Plus activities.

DDC impressed upon thebankers to put in added ef-forts to increase the CD ratioby focusing on potential ar-eas and stressed for bettercoordination betweenbanks and government de-partments for bringing im-provement in CD ratio.

He directed concerned forensuring balanced lending

in all key sectors to promoteequitable growth and headsof the financial institutionswere also directed to raiseawareness regarding wel-fare schemes sponsored bythem among masses so thatpeople can avail benefit fortheir socio-economic devel-opment.

The DDC emphasizedupon the priority sectorlending with a special focuson education, women de-velopment and agricultureallied sectors and directedconcerned officials to or-ganise the financial literacycamps in every block of thedistrict.

He directed the Tehsil-dars to organise specialcamps for title verificationof land so that the KCCloans are sanctioned with-out impediments.

The meeting was at-tended by Lead DistrictManager, Cluster Head JKBank, NABARD, represen-tatives of various banks,District Coordinators, Dis-trict Heads of various gov-ernment departments andsponsoring agencies.

Pulwama DC for realising desirableresults during Kisan PakhwadaHIMALAYAN MAIL NEWS

JAMMU, JULY 01District Magistrate Budgam,

Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza todayconvened a meeting of reli-gious scholars, aimas, muftisof various jamia masajids, dar-gas located across the district.

While addressing the meet-ing, the DM said that the aimof this meeting is to apprise theparticipants to adhere to theinstructions envisaged underlockdown guidelines and en-sure that no gathering of anykind assembles in anymosques or shrines in the dis-trict.

He said these steps havebeen taken to control thespread of deadly COVID-19virus and as aimas and muftisare respected citizens all over,they shall impart guidance andensure that people abide by allnorms and maintain social dis-

tancing.The DM urged upon imams

to coordinate and cooperatewith the Village Level Commit-tees already set up for the pur-pose of creating awarenessamong people regarding do’sand don'ts of covid-19 pan-demic.

He further instructed allSDMs to conduct publicawareness programme onCOVID-19 pandemic in con-

cerned division of the District.The DM emphasized that,

‘‘as responsible citizens of thesociety, everyone has to comeforward and show an elementof discipline and sense of re-sponsibility in fighting waragainst Covid-19 pandemic.

All aimas, muftis presentduring the meeting assured theDM of following all guidelinesand instructions that were dis-cussed in the meeting.

Budgam DM urges Imams, Muftis foradhering to COVID-19 related SOPs

HIMALAYAN MAIL NEWSJAMMU, JULY 01

Chief Medical Officer(CMO) Kupwara todaysaid that Health depart-ment has rendered exem-plary service duringCOVID-19 pandemicacross district Kupwara.

It was informed that, atthe time of outbreak of thepandemic, necessary gearslike Masks, Sanitizers,PPE Kits, Pulse Oximeters,Laryngoscope, Air puri-fiers, Suction Machines,spray pumps, semi fowlerbeds etc were arranged atwar footing basis to avoidany kind of eventuality.

The CMO said that theprocurement of the itemshas been done from Govt emarket place (GEM) por-tal and after following

proper codal formalities invogue.

It was also informed thatthe district administrationhas established 18 Covidcare centres in the entiredistrict having capacity of1150 within the district likeSDH Kupwara, PHC Nut-nussa, PHC Trehgam,ANMT School Kupwara,PHC Cheerkote, JNV Put-shi, and University CampsWhyne SDH Langate etcwhere necessary equip-ment and manpower hasbeen already in place.

She added that all the re-quired health care facili-ties, dietary facilities wereprovided to the inmates aswell as covid staff as de-cided by the committeemembers framed for thesaid purpose.

CMO said, “Extensivescreening of population inRed Zones and Buffer zoneunder Covid-19 protocolwas carried out andaround 61137 souls tilldate has been screenedand in this regard about 28RRT teams were deployedfor the purpose through-out the district”.

CMO said that somenews agencies and what-sapp groups are spreadingbaseless news regarding‘Misappropriation offunds in CMO office’adding that the reportspublished are baseless andfabricated in nature.

She said, the reportquoting anonymoussources is based on falseinformation and the con-cerned news agency has

not bothered to take theofficial version into ac-count and the allegationlabeled is a deliberate at-tempt to tarnish the imageof this department and itsemployees who have ren-dered priceless servicesduring the Covid-19 pan-demic.

The CMO also said thatthe Health department hasnot received any grant forthe fencing of SDH Kup-wara during current finan-cial year which the reportmentions as a scandal isfalse and baseless andadded that the reportspublished without any au-thenticity from the con-cerned authority are creat-ing unnecessary hurdles inthe smooth functioning ofthe health care facilities.

Health Department renders exemplary serviceat Kupwara during COVID-19 pandemic

HIMALAYAN MAIL NEWSJAMMU, JULY 01

Director Agriculture Kash-mir, Altaf Aijaz Andrabi to-day appealed farmers, grow-ers of the valley to getthem-selves registered un-der Kisan Credit CardScheme to avail benefits un-der it.

Elaborating the facilitiesbeing provided through thisscheme, he said that thisscheme aims to provide has-sle free credit facilities forraising crops at effective rateof interest at 4 percent (sub-ject to the terms and condi-tions if repaid within a yearof borrowing).

He added that the schemehas been made mandatoryfor every farmer and noguarantee and no mortgagefor KCC loan is required up

to Rs.1.6 lacs.The Director said that this

scheme is designed to extendcredit facilities for purchaseof quality inputs and itstimely subsequent use formaximizing the productionand productivity of sowncrops for economic empow-erment of farmers.

Director requested all thefarmers and growers for en-rolment to contact nearbyChief Agriculture Officer,Zonal Agriculture Officer,Junior Agriculture Exten-sion Officer, Agriculture Ex-tension Assistants or anyother field functionary of re-spective district at an earli-est.

Andrabi said that in caseof any query farmers orgrowers are requested toplease feel free to contact

any officer, official of the de-partment on their mobilenumbers, Altaf Aijaz An-drabi, Director AgricultureKashmir 0194-2310675/9419008391/7889399102,Mohammad Iqbal Chowd-hary, Joint Director Agricul-ture Kashmir (Extension)9419104117, Amir ud DinAndrabi, Joint DirectorAgriculture Kashmir (In-puts) 9906662640, Dr. SyedWaseem Ahmad Shah,Deputy Director Agriculture(Central) Kashmir9419309867, Arvind KumarBaru Chief Agriculture Offi-cer, Srinagar 9419195832,Mohd Qasim Ganie ChiefAgriculture Officer, Pul-wama 9419458960,Muzafer Hurra Chief Agri-culture Officer, Kupwara9622459771, Mohammad

Yousuf Shah, Chief Agricul-ture Officer, Baramulla9419063283, Gh. Moham-mad Dhobi, Chief Agricul-ture Officer, Ganderbal9697918511, Rafiq AhmadKukroo, Chief AgricultureOfficer, Kulgam9419032219, Farooq Ah-mad Dandroo Chief Agricul-ture Officer, Bandipora9419040056, MohammadIqbal Khan Chief Agricul-ture Officer, Anantnag9419050568, MohammadSyed Peer Chief AgricultureOfficer, Shopian7006950751, MohammadShafi Khar, Chief AgricultureOfficer, Budgam9858839577, Gh. HassanMagray, Plant Protection Of-ficer 9149602396, Wahid-ur-Rehman, Assistant Ento-mologist 7006922982.

Kissan Credit Card mandatory for every farmer

KULGAM, JUNE 01:District Development Com-missioner Kulgam, ShowkatAijaz Bhat, today conveneda meeting of officers to re-view the status of ICDSSchemes. During the meet-ing, the DDC reviewedPoshan Abhiyan, PMMVYand other programmes ofICDS.

The District ProgrammeOfficer informed the DDCthat presently 1208 Agan-wadi centers are functionalin the district and during thelockdown period 2481 quin-tal ration was distributedamong registered beneficia-ries.

Kulgam DDC reviewsfunctioning of ICDS