Khidmat-e-Awaam Outreach Programme Held at Taisuru, Sankoo
18/03/2026
Kargil, March 18 (KIP)-The Khidmat-e-Awaam outreach programme under the flagship initiative “Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore”, aimed at ensuring doorstep delivery of public services, was successfully conducted at Taisuru, Sankoo under the guidance of the Chief Secretary, Deputy Commissioner Kargil and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation of the local residents along with the presence of former Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Sankoo Salim Wazir, Chief Guest Er. Mohd Hassan Lone, Block Medical Officer (BMO) Sankoo, Former Councillor Syed Abbas, and officers from various line departments.
During the programme, officers from different departments highlighted various government schemes and welfare programmes related to health, agriculture, horticulture, rural development, revenue and other sectors, informing the public about available benefits and procedures for availing them. On-the-spot grievance redressal was also carried out to address the issues of the residents.
A comprehensive medical camp was organised wherein essential health services including blood tests, blood sugar tests and blood pressure checkups were conducted. Registration under the Ayushman Bharat scheme was also facilitated on the spot. The BMO Sankoo informed the public about the generation of e-ticket IDs for streamlined hospital registration and urged the people to avail the benefits of available healthcare services. The residents, however, raised concerns regarding the existing healthcare infrastructure and demanded upgradation of the Primary Health Centre (PHC) to a Community Health Centre (CHC).
The Agriculture Department highlighted schemes related to greenhouse cultivation and organic manure preparation, including pit-making techniques, coupled with financial assistance provisions. The Horticulture Department informed about various schemes such as fencing for safeguarding crops and orchards.
The Cooperative Department informed that homestay facilities are being promoted for groups of ten beneficiaries to enhance livelihood opportunities and encourage self-employment.
The ICDS Department elaborated on schemes such as “Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi” and programmes for adolescent girls, including supplementary nutrition during their growth phase, as well as nutritional support for pregnant women. The department also urged greater public participation in availing these benefits.
The Rural Development Department emphasised the importance of sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission and informed that free dustbins are being provided to promote cleanliness and environmental sustainability. Issues related to waste segregation were raised by the residents, to which the department assured prompt and necessary action.
The Revenue Department facilitated on-the-spot issuance and processing of domicile certificates and addressed related grievances efficiently.
The residents projected several developmental concerns, including repair of canals in Kargi taisuru, demand for establishment of a high school, and provision of winter hostel facilities for economically weaker students. Issues pertaining to the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, including submersible pumps and implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), were also highlighted. The concerned department assured that all genuine concerns would be addressed in a time-bound manner.
A representative from the banking sector also sensitised the public regarding rising incidents of financial frauds, particularly OTP-based scams and digital payment frauds, advising villagers to remain vigilant and exercise caution while dealing with unknown calls and online transactions.
Overall, the programme proved to be highly beneficial and impactful, facilitating effective public outreach, awareness generation and timely redressal of grievances, thereby strengthening the interface between the administration and the people at the grassroots level