Srinagar, Nov 09: The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday directed the officials not to let the people suffer in winters as dry weather has added to challenges. He asked the officers to ensure adequate electricity and keep the men and machinery ready to tackle any situation.
The directions were passed in a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Omer Abdullah at Civil Secretariat here.
The arrangements for the winter preparedness were reviewed in which the strict directions were passed to the departments.
Sources told KNO that the officials were asked not to let the people suffer in the winters and address the challenges left by the dry weather in the Valley.
The issue of adequate electricity and water supply amidst the low precipitation and low water level in river Jhelum and other streams, besides the road clearance after snowfall were discussed threadbare.
The directions were also passed to keep adequate stock of ration and other things available for the winters.
Pertinently, the meeting was attended by Advisor to CM, Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary J&K, Atal Dulloo, Principal Secretery Finance department, Additional Chief Secretary to Cheif Minister, Principal Secretary Home Department, Financial Commissioner Jal Shakti department, Commissioner Secretary General Administration Department, Commissioner Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, ADGP Fire and Emergency Service, IGP Kashmir, Administrative Secretery Health and Medical Education department, Administrative Secretary (R&B), Administrative Secretary Rural Development Department, Administrative Secretary of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and all Deputy Commissioners through video conference.
