Bandipora, September 14: In order to review the arrangements being put in place to facilitate people on the eve Muharram -ul -Harram, in district Bandipora, especially in Sumbal subdivision, a meeting of concerned Officers was today held at Manasbal under the chairmanship of District Development Commissioner(DDC) ,Bandipora, Sajjad Hussain.The Member Legislative Council (MLC), Yasir Rashi was also present.
The meeting held threadbare discussion and took on the spot decisions to ensure foolproof arrangements in Sumbal and other parts of Shia dominated areas of the district so that mourners don't face any inconveniences during the Muharram days.
A Helpline cell was constituted which will be headed by District Medical Officer , ISM , Dr.Iftikar Hussain.He will start functioning from SDM office Sumbal and his contact Number is : 9419008745 and 9858000721.
MLC Yasir Rashi said that all Imambaras will be provided solar lights before Muharram while Power Department was asked to provide transformers where ever required, besides ensuring uninterrupted power supply during the month.
Reviewing the Medical facilities,it was informed that 20 ambulances with medical and paramedical staff have been detailed for Muharram duty, besides a separate team to monitor the facilities during the Muharram.The meeting also decided that Critical Ambulance of District Hospital Bandipora shall remain stationed at Sumbal on 10th and 12th Muharram .
Likewise, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department will provide 02 liter kerosene oil per Ration Card while as Rice have already been provided for three months in the area.
Firewood will be provided before September 20 to all Imambaras.
P H E department will provide additional tanker service, besides ensuring uninterrupted water supply in the area.
Rural Development Department and Muncipal Committee Sumbal will ensure bathroom facilities at each Imambara , besides arranging mobile toilets.
R & B Department informed that all procession routes and inner links are being macadamized in Sumbal subdivision.while as a decision was taken to black list all those contractors who fail to work satisfactorily.
Municipal Committee Sumbal was given appreciation and was asked to ensure proper cleanliness in the area, besides Imambaras.
Other issues were also discussed in the meeting which include Security and traffic regulation.
Speaking on the occasion, Yasir Rashi exhorted upon the officers to work with coordination so that best possible Services could be provided to the people.
The DDC, on the occasion sought cooperation from all concerned to make the fortnight sanation campaign' Swachhta hi Sava' a success in the district.