JAMMU, OCTOBER 05, 2020: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma today convened a meeting through video conferencing with Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar and heads of various departments to review staff position and development requirements in far off Marwah and Dachhan areas of Kishtwar district.

The meeting was attended by Director Rural Development Jammu, Director Horticulture besides senior functionaries of Social Welfare Department, Education, Agriculture, Animal/ sheep Husbandry, fisheries, PWD, Jal Shakti, JPDCL and other concerned. Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar alongwith other concerned officers participated in the meeting through video conferencing.

The Divisional Commissioner assessed the overall development requirements of the areas and also sought details of staff position of various departments in these backward areas.

The Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar informed that most of the departments are operating from district head officers as there is problem of road connectivity to these areas. He also informed that there is lack of mobile connectivity in these areas. He also apprised the Div Com about the staff position of various departments.

The Div Com also inquired about the status of office buildings there, availability of accommodation for the employees as during winter these areas witness heavy snowfall, availability of water, power and other requirements.