Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today met several deputations from different districts of the Jammu division and held detailed interactions on a wide range of public issues concerning infrastructure, civic amenities, public services and developmental requirements.
The deputations, comprising representatives of social organisations, trade bodies, youth groups and local residents, apprised the Minister of issues pertaining to road connectivity, drinking water supply, power infrastructure, sports facilities, ration distribution, digital services, employment opportunities and other development-related matters. They also put forth several area-specific demands aimed at improving the quality of life of the people.
Giving a patient hearing to each deputation, Satish Sharma reiterated the Jammu and Kashmir Government's unwavering commitment to ensure transparent, accountable and people-centric governance. He said the present dispensation is working with the sole objective of taking governance to the grassroots and ensuring that every citizen has access to quality public services and modern infrastructure.
"The government is committed to deliver state-of-the-art facilities across Jammu and Kashmir. Our focus is not merely on creating infrastructure but on ensuring that every development initiative directly benefits the people and improves their quality of life," the Minister said.
He emphasized that public participation remains the cornerstone of effective governance and said regular interaction with citizens helps the government understand ground realities and formulate policies that are responsive to people's aspirations. He assured the deputations that all genuine issues raised during the meeting would be examined on priority and taken up with the concerned departments for early resolution.
The Minister further stated that under the leadership of the Chief Minister, the government is making sustained efforts to strengthen the public infrastructure, improve service delivery, promote digital governance and create greater opportunities for youth through enhanced sports infrastructure, technology-driven initiatives and inclusive development programmes.
Satish Sharma also stressed that every department has been directed to adopt a responsive and citizen-friendly approach while implementing welfare and development schemes. He said timely redress of public grievances remains one of the government's foremost priorities.