Member of Parliament (MP) Ladakh, Mohmad Haneefa Jan, conducted an extensive tour of the Drass Sub-Division on October 13 to review ongoing developmental works and assess local issues at the grassroots level.

The MP was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kargil, Imteeaz Kacho, SDM Drass, Vishal Atri, Deputy CMO, Dr. Fatima Banoo, Chief Agriculture Officer Kargil, Ashiq Hussain, BMO Drass, Dr. Sajjad Hussain, along with heads of various departments and concerned officials.

During the visit, the MP directed the ADC to ensure that all departmental heads accompany him during future tours to enhance coordination and ensure a prompt response to public grievances.

At Biaras, Drass, villagers raised several issues, including the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a proposal for developing a tourist viewpoint, blacktopping of internal roads, lift irrigation schemes, restoration of irrigation khuls, construction of a village bridge, and water supply for the new colony at Haripora. The MP assured the villagers that immediate measures—such as the installation of a submersible pump—would be explored within his jurisdiction, while long-term solutions would also be pursued.

He further assured that an inquiry would be initiated into the JJM-related concerns and emphasized that all works would be prioritized based on urgency and feasibility.

At Goshan (Old Meeting Hall), the public submitted a detailed memorandum listing demands such as the restoration of the Tololing Irrigation Khul, installation of a submersible pump, construction of a Jal Shakti water tank at Tololing, upgradation of Government Middle School Majapur to a High School, development of a reservoir tank, blacktopping of internal roads, and establishment of a Medical Sub-Centre and Food Store.

Addressing the gathering, MP Haneefa Jan expressed gratitude to the people for their continued trust and support. He stated that the purpose of the tour was to review developmental challenges firsthand and ensure timely redressal through coordination with the ADC and SDM. He assured that both immediate and long-term measures would be undertaken to address the issues. The MP further mentioned that recommendations for the upgradation of Middle School Majapur would be made as per norms and that the MPLAD Plan was under process.

At Ranbirpura, villagers highlighted concerns related to the Jal Jeevan Mission, blacktopping, and link roads. The MP directed officials to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the link roads and instructed that the Khundiyal Submersible Pump be made functional within three days.

The MP also took note of the demand for a dedicated electric line for the Sub-District Hospital Drass along with the appointment of a lady gynecologist, a physician, and provision of ultrasound facilities. He further directed that the duty roster at the hospital be restored to its earlier schedule.