Javed Rana reviews development and flood relief measures in Surankote
12/09/2026
SURANKOTE, Sep 11: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a meeting to review development works and post-flood relief and restoration measures in Surankote.
The meeting at was attended by MLA Sura-nkote, Chowdhary Akram, SDM Surankote Farooq Khan, and senior officers and Heads of Departments from Jal Shakti, Rural Develop-ment Department (RDD), PWD, Irrigation & Flood Control, PDD, Agriculture, Horticulture and other allied departments.
While chairing the meeting, Minister directed the Jal Shakti Department to submit a detailed DPR for strengthening and improving the water supply system of Surankote town. He also directed the department to formulate detailed proposals for lift irrigation schemes, particularly in areas where irrigation kuls have been damaged due to the recent floods, resulting in disruption of agricultural activities, especially paddy cultivation.
The Minister directed the Forest Department to further intensify its efforts and ensure visible progress on the ground. He also impressed upon all departments to adopt a people-centric approach, remain accessible and responsive to public grievances, and ensure timely delivery of services.
The departments were further directed to organise awareness and facilitation camps at the grassroots level and disseminate information regarding government schemes, relief measures, assistance and developmental initiatives through various channels so that the benefits reach the intended beneficiaries.
Emphasising the need for coordinated and result-oriented functioning, the Minister called upon all officers to work with dedication and remain committed to the welfare and betterment of the people.
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