Special Gram Sabhas Held Across Drass Under “Your Gram Sabha, Your Voice, Your Development”.

Special Gram Sabhas Held Across Drass Under “Your Gram Sabha, Your Voice, Your Development”.
Drass, October 2: Special Gram Sabhas were held today at Gram Panchayat Halqas of Matayen, Goshan and Thasgam in Drass as part of Reform Utsav and in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, with active participation of local residents, elected representatives and officials from various line departments.
The Gram Sabhas provided a platform for villagers to directly interact with departmental representatives, raise local developmental concerns and seek information about government schemes, welfare programmes and public services. The participants were also briefed about the major themes and planning process under PDI, with emphasis on coordinated departmental participation, participatory planning and effective implementation of development initiatives at the grassroots level.
Representatives from departments including Revenue, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, PHE, PDD, R&B, Irrigation & Flood Control, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, Forest, Fisheries, Medical, School Education, ICDS, Cooperative and CA&PD sensitised the participants about various schemes, eligibility criteria, procedures and departmental services. The departments were urged to formulate result-oriented plans to ensure tangible outcomes and benefits for the people.
During the interaction, residents raised several developmental issues and requirements, including improvement of basic infrastructure, concrete works and road connectivity. At Goshan, residents highlighted the shortage of medical staff and demanded posting of a Medical Assistant as well as establishment of a medical centre at Lammar. A demand for a Veterinary Centre was also raised, while officials explained livestock healthcare, vaccination and other Animal Husbandry services.
The Agriculture and Fisheries departments provided information on relevant schemes and encouraged eligible residents to apply for benefits. The Sheep Husbandry Department briefed livestock rearers about departmental schemes and registration formalities, while emphasis was laid on strengthening and expanding Pashmina farming to enhance livelihood opportunities.
The Revenue Department sensitised residents about land-related documents, procedures and other revenue matters, including issues concerning Nautor land. The Medical Department briefed participants about healthcare schemes and services, including the Golden Card, and advised beneficiaries to keep their registered contact details updated. Information was also provided regarding free healthcare facilities for pregnant women, institutional deliveries, newborn children and eligible children requiring specialised treatment.
At Thasgam, the Gram Sabha was chaired by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Drass, and attended by officers and officials from various departments of Bhimbat Block, besides local residents and other stakeholders. The meeting reviewed ongoing developmental activities and local issues, with participants encouraged to place their concerns before the concerned departments for necessary action.
Special emphasis was also laid on cleanliness, sanitation and responsible waste management. Participants were sensitised about the provisions of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, including proper waste disposal and source segregation, and urged to contribute towards maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
The Gram Sabhas concluded with an emphasis on strengthening public participation, inter-departmental coordination and community involvement for effective implementation of development and welfare initiatives and ensuring that development planning remains responsive to local needs.