Deputy Commissioner Drass Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) visited Matayen and Pandrass villages on October 17 to inspect sites proposed for developmental works under the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II).

The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Planning Officer, Zonal Education and Planning Officer, other officials, concerned Nambardars and villagers.

During the visit, the team inspected proposed sites for various projects and discussed land availability, project feasibility, and planning and construction requirements with Nambardars and residents.
The proposed projects included an angling spot near Draupadi Kund, footpaths, drains, a public library, an indoor stadium, flood protection works, a Common Facility Centre (CFC)/Skill Centre, a Solar Lift Irrigation Scheme and an artificial lake.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of proper planning, site selection and accessibility to ensure that the proposed projects effectively serve local communities.

He also visited the old Government Primary School complex at Dambuchan in Pandrass. Later, the team visited the Azuri locality of Pandrass, where he interacted with residents and assessed their development needs and other requirements.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner sought feedback from residents and emphasised the importance of developing community assets and ensuring coordination among concerned departments to address local needs effectively.

The inspections aimed to facilitate effective planning and timely implementation of VVP-II projects, with particular emphasis on verifying land availability, selecting suitable sites and ensuring inter-departmental coordination.