DC Kishtwar Listens to Public Grievances
at Block Diwas in Paddar
📍 BDO Office, Gulabgarh, Block Paddar | 📅 25 June 2026
Paddar Block Diwas 2026
“All genuine problems would be redressed in a time-bound manner — the public should continue bringing forward issues for better governance.”
Block Diwas Held at Gulabgarh, Block Paddar
The weekly Block Diwas programme was held on 24 June 2026 at the BDO Office, Gulabgarh, Block Paddar, under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS). The event commenced with a welcome address by SDM Paddar, Dr. Amit Kumar (JKAS).
The Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, administered the Nasha Mukt Pledge to all participants during the event. Locals gathered in large numbers and raised their grievances regarding roads, health services, water supply, and other issues related to various departments. The Deputy Commissioner issued on-the-spot directions to the concerned departments for their early redressal.
Key Issues Raised During Block Diwas
- Network connectivity issues in Sazaar, Kidroo, and allied areas
- Washroom facilities required at Shashoo
- Pending payments under PMAY for newly sanctioned houses; inclusion of left-out beneficiaries
- Water supply issues in Gulabgarh and pipe leakages
- Electricity issues during the night in Paddar
- Palali School building issue
- Shortage of laboratory test kits in health institutions
- Deputation of a surgeon for at least three days a month
- Demand for a gynaecologist
100 Days Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan
The Deputy Commissioner also shared detailed insights into the ongoing 100 Days Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan in the district, which was launched UT-wide on April 11, 2026, by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of J&K.
The Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan was launched UT-wide on 11 April 2026 by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir as part of a 100-day drive to create drug-free communities across the union territory.
Department Stalls & Health Camp
Various departments set up informative stalls to share details on government-sponsored welfare schemes and encouraged residents to avail themselves of available benefits.
An awareness stall-cum-medical health check-up camp was also organised by the Health Department, during which CD screening of patients was conducted, free medicines were distributed, ABHA IDs were generated, and health awareness was provided to the public.
Directions Issued by the Deputy Commissioner
The DC issued several key directives during the Block Diwas:
- All public grievances to be disposed of on priority with prompt and effective redressal.
- Wide publicity to be given to schemes of the Animal Husbandry and Sheep Husbandry Departments; panchayat-wise camps to be organised for maximum coverage.
- Road connectivity issues, particularly those related to PMGSY roads, to be addressed on priority with all bottlenecks resolved in a time-bound manner.
- A robust mechanism to be established to address electricity faults during snowfall and ensure prompt power restoration.
- All district-level approved works to be completed before October, with close monitoring for timely completion and quality execution.
- Deserving beneficiaries left out of the ration card database to be identified and included after due verification.
- Census-related duties to be carried out after 4:00 PM, wherever feasible; teachers to perform assigned responsibilities diligently.
- Panchayat-level camps to be organised regularly for improved service delivery and grassroots scheme implementation.
The local residents of Block Paddar appreciated the efforts of the District Administration in organising Block Diwas programmes and bringing governance to their doorstep. They expressed satisfaction with the proactive approach of the administration in addressing public grievances.
Officials Present at the Event
The event was attended by senior district and departmental officers, including:
| Officer | Designation |
|---|---|
| Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS) | Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar (Chair) |
| Dr. Amit Kumar (JKAS) | SDM Paddar |
| Sh. Vinod Kumar Behnal (JKAS) | ADDC Kishtwar |
| Sh. Pawan Kotwal (JKAS) | ADC Kishtwar |
| Sh. Rishi Kumar Sharma | PO ICDS Kishtwar |
| Sh. Pardeep Singh | ASP Kishtwar |
| Sh. Akhil Thakur | CPO Kishtwar |
| Sh. Tariq Parveaz Qazi | DSWO Kishtwar |
| Sh. Tasleem Wani | ARTO Kishtwar |
| Dr. Sanjay Bhat | CMO Kishtwar |
| Sh. Sanjay Dogra | CEO Kishtwar |
| ExEn PMGSY Paddar, ExEn PWD (R&B) Paddar, ExEn JPDCL Kishtwar | Executive Engineers |
Also present: other district and sectoral officers, ex-PRI representatives, prominent citizens, and local residents.
DC Kishtwar
Pankaj Kumar Sharma
Gulabgarh BDO Office
Public Grievances Kishtwar
PMAY Kishtwar
Nasha Mukt Abhiyan J&K
PMGSY Paddar
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