NC miserable failed to carry forward the equitable development agenda set in CMP: Saroori

BJP Leader among thirty prominent activists joins Congress.

Kishtwar, 26 October: - Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori today said that the present regime headed by National Conference has miserable failed to carry forward the equitable development agenda set in Common Minimum Program between the two parties, besides was implemented by the previous Congress/PDP government led by Ghulam Nabi Azad. He said that around five year’s performance of this government appeared only on papers and nothing concrete has been done on ground.

The outburst of the Saroori against NC comes to the fore during his address at a well-attended functions in Chatroo and Gwass Drought Bhalessa," in which BJP state executive member Pershant Bhandari, PDP Block President Chatroo Mohan Lal Sharma, Ghulam Nabi Haji Ghulam Mustafa Wani, Mohammad Shafi Malik, Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh, Dilawar Baksh, Abdul Latief Kashmiri, Mohammad Sharief, Muneer Ahmed, Ghulam Qadir Malik, Shabir Ahmed Khan, Fatah Mohammad, Bashir Ahmed, Rahid Ahmed, Javed Ahmed, Mohamnad Hanief Shah, Ghulam Qadir Shiekh, Mohammad Abaas Malik with their supporters joined Congress.

Calling upon the new entrants to strengthen the party by spreading agenda of the party, Saroori said that change was order of the day and people of State were looking towards Congress to change the present corrupt system. “It’s the desire of Congress party to establish a system where every sections of the society would get justice and equal opportunities for development and economic growth”, he said and added that the agenda of the Congress was formulated by accommodating wishes and aspirations of all regions and sub-regions of the State. He said that Congress Chief Minsiter Ghulam Nabi Azad during its tenure had carved out a path of peace and development in the State by treating all regions and sub-region equally.

“Instead of following the visionary policies which were framed by the previous Congress led regime, this government has reversed the whole process”, he said and regretted that expect promises nothing has been done on ground.

He said that environment of development created by the previous government was unfortunately wasted by the present government. It has brought to a halt the process of development and reversed the process in every sense of the word. “The people now are fed up with NC, its mis-governance and the strikingly corrupt system that it has promoted. Saroori observed and regretted that corruption was now institutionalized even at the highest levels.

Speaking on the occasion new entrants said that they have decided to join Congress due to the policies and programmes of the party. They have expressed full faith in the leadership of Ghulam Mohammad Saroori. They said that Mr. Saroori as MLA Inderewal has proved how to deliver good governance to the people. They said that during the regime of Saroori as R&B Minister, MOS school education, Chairman Social Welfare showed, the governance/consciousness was generated in the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

The new incumbents attributed the reasons of their joining the Congress to their disenchantment with the performance and policies of PDP, NC and BJP. They added that they are impressed with the performance, spirit of public service and the immaculate character of Mr Saroori.

Prominent among those Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, Piyaray Lal Sharma, Santosh Kumar, Jaffar Wani, Ghulam Qadir Tappal, Chowdhary Ghulam Mohammad Kohli, Mohammad Amin Naik, Chowdhary Nazir Ahmed, Farooq Ahmed Drought, Akhtar Paray and people in large were present on the occasion.

Handloom deptt organises awareness camp at Chatroo

Avail maximum benefit from the schemes: Saroori

KISHTWAR, OCTOBER 25: - Department of Handloom today organised one day awareness camp for the weavers here at Chatroo whereat they were educated about various schemes offered by the handloom department for promotion of the craft.

G M Saroori, MLA Inderwal as the chief guest inaugurated the camp wherein a large number of weavers, local people including sarpanches and panches of the area participated.

The MLA Saroori, while addressing the participants, asked them to come forward and take maximum benefit from the schemes of the department. He stressed upon them for introducing new and modern techniques in the area of handloom for benefit of weavers.

Saroori directed the Lead Bank Manager, Satish Gupta, who was also present in the camp, to ensure maximum coverage of weavers of Chatroo under the weaver’s credit card scheme of the department.

Assistant Director, Handloom, Vishavjeet Singh, made the weavers aware about the schemes meant for them, including the weaver’s credit card under which an individual Weaver can avail loan facility from the bank up to Rs 1 lakh and interest subsidy of 7 percent on a margin money of Rs.10000.

Among others present were Director RSETI, Kishtwar, Vachaspati Sharma, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Kishtwar, Zakir Hussain Wani, BDO Chatroo, Seema Parihar and other employees of the department.

Saroori urged youth to join politics as nation builders.

Kishtwar, 23 October: - Underling the importance of youths in politics and calling for removal of disenchantment among youth towards politics, Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammed Saroori on Wednesday stress on the youths of the state to join the political process and play its part in nation building.

While addressing the youths during a program organised by NSUI, Saroori said that though there is a perception among some sections of people that politics in its present form does not attract educated youth. He said on the contrary, it is the twin force of politics and legislative affairs that articulate our national priorities and credible strategies to reflect them in our programmes and policies.

Saroori said that the youth of Jammu and Kashmir are confident and passionate about bringing about a change in their state and added that the same passion can be best served in sincere, pro-people politics. “Politics is no doubt seen with cynicism and skepticism by a lot of educated people, especially in urban areas. However politics is an indispensable and unparalleled tool to change what we find unacceptable in our society or state,” Saroori said.

While stating that Congress party has reposed faith in educated young leaders, Saroori added that Congress party respects not just the passion of J&K’s youth but also its disgruntlement with the political system.

"We should, therefore, appreciate that as politics is an effective tool to shape the future of the people, it is necessary to change this perception," Saroori said, adding that "disenchantment among the youth towards politics should be removed as it limits their capacity to contribute purposely in the process of nation building".

He called upon the youth to join political process so that their boundless energy could be utilised in growth and prosperity of the nation.

Saroori also exchange various thoughts with youths during an interaction with the students of Government Degree College Kishtwar at his residence.

He stressed that the youth should make every effort to carry the benefits of democracy to the poor and those who stand at the margins of the society.

Students on the occasion put forth various demands with regard to Kishtwar college including Improvement and clean drinking water, up gradation of Library, NSUI election, Hostel related problems and premixing on College road.

Saroori gave patient hearing to the demands of the student and assured them that he will leave no stone unturned to get their demands addressed on priority bases in a phased manner.

Prominent among those who were present includes Mahinder Singh Parihar, Noor Hussain, Akhtar, Amhar Ahmed, Tousif Iqbal, Wassim Sajjad, Fareed Ahmed, Thakur Sharvan, Mansoor Ahmed, Mehmood Nawaz, Riyaz Ahmed, Mudassar Ahmed and others.

NC Leader Saleem Wani joins Congress.

Kishtwar, 21 October: - Showing their complete faith and confidence in Congress Party a large number of renowned persons of Inderwal constituency hailing from National Conference party joined Congress in presence of Senior Congress Leader, and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori.

During a function at Chatroo, many prominent activists and NC leaders including Mohammad Saleem Wani, Ghulam Nabi Wani Retired Medical Assistant, Haji Ghulam Nabi Wani, Maqbool Hussain, Haji Ghulam Mustafa Wani, Ajaz Ahmed, Ghulam Qadir, Haji Ghulam Mohammad, Ghulam Haider, Javied Iqbal along with their supporters from Marmullah Chatroo joined Congress.

All the newly joined people reposed full faith in the leadership of Ghulam Mohammad Saroori and pledged that the party programmes and policies will be taken to the people in all the corners of Inderwal constituency.

Predicting total extinction of National Conference (NC) and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2014 elections due to their “duplicity and anti-people policies", MLA Inderwal Saroori said while addressing the new entrants on Monday claimed the process of its degeneration has already begun.
He said joining of Saleem Wani and others will strengthen the Congress party further in Inderwal, beside will enable it to achieve the party’s agenda of making Jammu and Kashmir politically vibrant state.

“If close associate of NC Party are leaving it proves that everyone has understood that NC is just an illusion only to hoodwink people with emotive and false propaganda” said Saroori

Saroori referred to the alleged dubious role of NC and PDP in dividing the people with a sinister objective of weakening Congress from time to time and said that both the parties are power hungry and wants to remain in power either by hook or crook.

“People are fed up with rhetoric and emotive slogans being raised by NC and PDP leadership---- Attaining power is not the only aim of Congress. We, with the support of the people, want to bring change in the present ineffective system”, Saroori said and added that it is the aim of the Congress to establish a system where every sections of the society would get equal opportunities of development and upliftment.

Speaking on the occasion, Saleem Wani and other newly entrants said that he and his colleagues have decided to join Congress due to the policies and programmes of the party. He said that visionary agenda of Congress is the only practical and viable solution of all problems faced by the people of the state.

He assured that he would work with dedication to spread message of party beside highlight the leadership qualities of Ghulam Mohammad Saroori and said that people of Jammu and Kashmir are looking towards Congress with high hopes besides will work hard for strengthening of the party in the area.

Saroori seeks support for sustained peace, development

Hardcore NC worker joins Congress in Chatroo

Chatroo, 20 October: - Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal G M Saroori, today said that people must understand the nefarious design of certain ‘disgruntled forces’, who are trying to disturb the peaceful environs in the State.

Saroori, who was on tour of Inderwal Constituency, conducted an extensive tour of various areas of the district and took stock of the pace of developmental activities in the Chatroo area of district Kishtwar.

Saroori asked people to thwart every such act with full might for ensuring sustained development of the State.

He cautioned the people against the anti-social elements who are trying to disturb the peace and harmony in the region. He said peace is vital for the implementation of welfare schemes and developmental activities.

Saroori also kick start work on two important roads of Prime Minister Gramin Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) Guzzar to Gorinal road 6km and Shivnagar to Srawana road 8km long in which construction work was stop due to land disputes since past 3 to 4 months by land owners.

MLA Saroori along with Xeen PMGSY Chatroo Sunil Kumar Thusoo visited both the site and assured the land owners that their compensation of land will be provided soon after the revenue officials will submit the documents of said roads to ACR Kishtwar.

Saroori also said that every effort has been made to ensure maximum development of each area of whole Inderwal Constituency

On the assurance of Mr Saroori work on both of the roads resume. People of Gurinal and Srawan area hail the effort of Mr. Saroori for resuming the work on these vital roads which will benefit 8,000 souls of the area.

Later in a function organized by Congress block committee Chatroo in which hard core worker and important pillar of National Conference party from Singhpora Chatroo Zafar Ali Naik joins Congress party in front of Mr. Saroori

Saroori while addressing the new entrant and party workers exuded hope that with the joining of Zafar Ali Naik, the Congress would strengthen its base at the grassroots level in the area. “Congress party is determined to change destiny of the people of JK,” he said.

“Joining of NC leader in the party was a clear indication that there was a realization among the people that only Congress has the agenda to address their wishes and aspirations.” “This would help the people of Kishtwar in all spheres of development," Saroori added.

“Zafar Naik attribute his joining into Congress to the miserable attitude of National Conference towards public concerns adding that the party is only in search of occasions to ignite tension between various sections of the society by exploiting their sentiments on one or the other pretext”, he said and added that the lucidity and truthfulness in the politics of Congress and the dynamism of senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal, G M Saroori to seek equitable development, peace and prosperity for the area, has made them to join Congress and work for the welfare of people of Erstwhile Doda district.

Prominent among those Congress Block President Chatroo Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, Congress Tehsil President Chatroo Ghulam Qadir tappal, Chowdhary Noor Din, Chowdhary Mohd Rafiq ST board members, Chowdhary Nazir Ahmed, Altaf Malik, Shahnawaz Naik, Shabir Naik, Vice President IYC Inderwal Shaikh Basharat, Secretary IYC Thakrie Irshad Ahmed and others were present.

Three died, 7 injured in Chatroo accident.

Three died, 7 injured in Chatroo accident; 2 passengers from Chhattisgarh airlifted to GMC Jammu from Kishwtar

Chatroo, 19 October: - In a yet another tragic road accident in erstwhile Doda district, three precious lives were lost and seven others were injured today when a Tavera car, bearing registration No JK03C- 0744 was on its way from Viloo Srinagar to Kishtwar.

Around 12 PM in the afternoon a Tavera car, near Chatroo rolled 200 meter down on the National Highway II, some 30 kilometers from Kishtwar town. The local people and Chatroo Police headed by SHO Farooq Ahmed Khateeb immediately rushed to the spot for rescuing victims of the accident.

As per police reports, three persons died and seven passengers, with injuries were admitted in PHC Chatroo and serious injured ones were shifted in District Hospital Kishtwar. The three dead have been identified as Ghulam Hussain Dar S/o Mohammad Shafi Dar R/o Seri Doda and Musarat Begum w/o Mushtaq Ahmed R/o Arhal Kokernag Srinagar and Jumma Khan s/o Abdullah R/o Kakerwagan Chatroo

The seven injured has been identified as Sanjay Kumar S/o Jeeta Chand R/o Chhattisgarh, Anand Kumar S/o Dolu Ram R/o Chhattisgarh, Gita Ram s/o Dasehra R/o Chhattisgarh, Mushtaq Ahmed s/o Ghulam Qadir R/o Arhal Kokernag (His wife died), Asma Banoo D/o Ismaeil Gujjar R/o Seal Doda, Zeina Begum w/o Ali Mohammad R/o Kokernag and Mohd Shafi s/o Mohd Rajab R/o Kulgam Srinagar. Two critically injured Anand Kumar and Sanjay Kumar of Chatisgarh airlifted to GMC Jammu from Kishtwar.

Meanwhile, Former Congress Minister and MLA Inderwal G M Saroori have expressed shock and grief over the tragic accident on Kishtwar-Chatroo road.

“In recent times state is marred by road accidents, particularly in hilly areas of the J&K. Despite tall claims by administration of safeguarding the lives of innocent people, the accidents keep occurring time after time”, Saroori added.

Also the paucity of Traffic police presence is also a factor in the Erstwhile Doda district as there is only few Traffic Check Posts. Till there is concerted effort from the concerned authorities, these types of incidents will keep on occurring, Saroori said

Conveying his condolences Saroori expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

Saroori who was also in Chatroo when heard rushed to the PHC Chatroo and issued instructions to the doctors of PHC Chatroo and District Hospital Kishtwar for taking extra care to the injured and ensuring all possible treatment to the injured, he added. He also prayed for the early recovery of those injured in the accident.

Speed up all the ongoing works; urged DSE to fill vacant post in education department.

Saroori asked officers to work with a missionary spirit

Kishtwar, 18 October: - Former Congress Minister and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori during a meeting held at Kishtwar today review the performance of various departments of the district. Saroori while chairing the meeting exhorted upon the officers to discharge their duties with a missionary spirit and asked them to come up to the expectations of people of this remote and backward district.

While reviewing the performance of Education department CEO KIshtwar informed Mr. Saroori that lack of staff in the schools hamper the functioning of schools as around 29 posts of Master in Kishtwar zone, 48 in Chatroo zone, 23 in Drabshallah zone, 34 in Thathri and Bhatyas zone are lying vacant. Saroori has urged upon Director School education to fill up all the vacant posts in the education Department to ensure quality education in the backward area.

In a separate meeting with officials of Border Road organization (BRO) and District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kishtwar, Mr. Saroori discussed the matter of Kilometer 52 to 110 of Kishtwar road, Thathri Bazar issue, Damage of “EID GAH” due to road cutting, Thathri to Kishtwar patch work, premixing, installation of crash barriers in accident prone areas, Re- alignment from Drabshallah to Foghmur area and urged BRO for immediately disbursed compensation of structures, land and fruit plants from Narein to Chingam road. Officials of BRO informed MLA Saroori and DDC Kishtwar that Rs 324 crores has been releases by Minister of Surface transport for widening and up gradation of 52-110 km up to Kuleed Chowk Kishtwar.

Saroori pressed the administration of Kishtwar and Beacon to start widening of road from Malipath to Sangrabhatta as all the documents pertaining to the said road stands submitted to ACR. He urged Administration and Beacon authority to start work on Shaheedi road having DC Office, ITI, PWD office, Tehsil office, police station, Hospital and other important government offices are situated on this road stretch. He also stress for immediate shifting of utilities like electricity poles for smooth work.

He also urged the BEACON officials to speed up all the ongoing work and engage more beacon labour from Chatroo and Chingham side so that work will be completed in a time bond period so that general public will avail benefit from these projects.

Saroori urged GVK company to immediately release Rs 16 crore to Power Development Corporation (PDC) for expedite of work through BRO.

Regarding PMGSY, R&B, Agriculture, Horticulture, PHE and Irrigation department Mr. Saroori directed the officials to speed up all the ongoing schemes under PMGSY, NABARD, JKPCC, R&B, State and district sectors and disbursed the compensation of road as soon as possible besides directed them to implement District developmental board (DDB) meeting decisions and to implement their schemes in an effective manner.

Saroori also directed agriculture department to implement the Saffron Development Mission in letter and spirit and immediately issue seed to Thakrie, Sarthal, Saroor and Prem Nagar area.

Additional Director CAPD Kishtwar and TSO’s informed Mr. Saroori that there is shortage of 400 Quintals of Sugar, 1200 Quintals of Atta and 600 Quintals of Rice for the month of October.

Saroori conveyed the problem of shortage of ration to Commissioner Secretary CAPD telephonically. Commissioner Secretary assured Saroori that soon adequate ration would be released to the respective ration stores of the state for onward distribution among consumers. He also said that more stocks of ration in advance will be done to cater to the needs of the people of the respective areas.

Saroori showed his anger towards Rural Development Department (RDD) for not speeding up MGNREGA work in the district as only 10% work has been completed till date besides officers of the department informed Mr. Saroori that no cement has been distributed in Drabshalla block and yet to start Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF) and bad Pocket work. He directed the ACD and BDO’s to held a public darbar in the respective areas and redress the grievance of public demand and speedup all ongoing works.

The meeting was attended by District Development Commissioner Baseer Khan, officers of Beacon, Education, Power, R&B, PMGSY, CAPD, PHE, Revenue, RDD, Agriculture, Horticulture and Irrigation.

Saroori greets people and congratulate people who performed Haj

Jammu, 15 October: - Congress MLA Inderwal G M Saroori, today extend his best wishes for a joyful Eid- Ul-Adha to the people of the state and congratulate millions of peaceful pilgrims who are performing the Haj, including thousands of Jammu and Kashmir Muslims and followed the tradition of animal sacrifice set by Prophet Hazrat Ibrahim (AS).

He expressed hope that this auspicious occasion would be the harbinger of peace, progress, prosperity and happiness and strengthen the bonds of communal harmony, brotherhood and amity, which are the hallmarks of J&K’s glorious pluralistic traditions.

Saroori extend his best wishes during this Hajj season “Eid Mubarak and Hajj Mabrour.”.

Government machinery work by pick and choose manner to gag our voices; Warns vested interest: Saroori

Ensure adequate deployment at sensitive points on festivals

Jammu, 14 October: - Former Congress Minister and MLA Inderwal G M Saroori warns vested interest against gagging whistleblowers some so called politicians who are agents of some vested interest are employing undemocratic technique to gag the voice of true representative of public.

So much so they even harass the business community to make them stay away from business and if they don’t succumb use government machinery to implicate them falsely and want to become business tycoons.

Similarly same modus operandi is adopted to gag leaders irrespective of parties. Vested interest engage such agents to harass and give impression to prove themselves right.

They want to distract the attention of public from their failure to address the public issues. They are great failures and they are exposed before public and will face music in coming elections.

Such harassment they employed on me also but they are exposed and will not let such elements to exploit us. They are warned to remain careful. Those who amassed huge wealth and are opening new business ventures with their political masers mentors behind think none knows but they are living in fool’s paradise. Enough is enough now such elements shall be taught lesson in public and tackled legally.

Government machinery work by pick and choose manner to gag our voices. I advise them to prove their representative character and improve their non performing image.

Meanwhile Saroori who is on personal visit to Rajouri district for two days paid obeisance at Shahdara Sharief and prayed for peace, progress, prosperity of the State and wellbeing of the people.

Saroori interacted with devotees and the management of the Dargah Sharief and took stock of the facilities available for devotees and Zaireen at the shrine complex.

He also urged District administration of Kishtwar to ensure availability of essential things especially availability of water supply at the designated places, uninterrupted power supply and adequate supply of ration to the general people on the coming festival.

Saroori also directed the police to make proper security arrangements around the Eid-Gah and Jamia Masjid during the celebration of EID festival and to ensure adequate deployment at sensitive points. As don’t want to repeat 9/8 Communal clash at Kishtwar.

Ghan-Bimalnag-Devigol Tourist Circuit in offing: Mir

Wani announced hut for Tatani Saroor

Saroori briefed the ministers of the local problems and aspirations

Kishtwar Oct 13:- Minister for R&B and Mechanical Engineering Abdul Majid Wani, Minister for Tourism Ghulam Ahmed Mir and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori visited the scenic Bimalnag area of Saroor Kishtwar which is commonly known as Gulmarg of Jammu and address gathering.

While speaking on the occasion MLA Inderwal G M Saroori briefed the ministers of the local problems and aspirations. He said development of tourist related infrastructure at these tourist spots will definitely help in improving the socio-economic status of the people living in these areas. On this occasion the Sarpanches of the various Panchayat also presented memorandums regarding roads, PHC and tourist facilities etc.

Addressing the gathering, Wani lauded the role of Saroor area in maintaining peace and brotherhood of the area. He announced that huts will be constructed by R&B at BTatani Saroor for benefit of pilgrims and tourists. He also assured the immediate completion of all the ongoing road projects.

The Minister also said that Government is committed to provide basic facilities like road connectivity, electricity, schools, health care etc to the people of the state. Appreciating the Central Government for providing liberal funding to the State, Majid Wani said that Centre is providing liberal funds to the State for its comprehensive development. Minister appealed to the youth to come forward and avail benefits of various central and state Govt. sponsored self-employment schemes for setting up their own income generating units to become self-sufficient.

G A Mir called upon the people to promote local tourism and also work hard to revive local craft as it will boost the economic condition of local population. He said that Peace is imperative for growth of tourism and people should maintain brotherhood.

Later, the Ministers along with MLA Inderwal also inspected Tourist amenities at Bimalnag at a cost of Rs 55.25 lac that have been completed recently. Senior and other officers of District Administration Kishtwar, Sarpanches, panches, and people in large were also present on this occasion at Bimal Nag Kishtwar.

Wani, G.A Mir, Saroori Visits Behota, Lal Draman, Bimal Nag in Doda, Kishtwar

DODA, OCTOBER 12- Providing road connectivity to rural and far flung areas of the State is priority of the Government.

This was stated by Minister for roads and buildings Mr. Abdul Majid Wani during his visit to Behota, Lal Draman and Bimal Nag.

He was also accompanied by Minister for Tourism and culture Mr. G.A Mir and MLA Inderwal Mr. G.M Saroori.

Mr. Wani while addressing public gatherings at Behota, Lal Draman and Bimal Nag said that road connectivity is imperative for development of all other sectors including tourism sector and government is committed for providing road connectivity to rural, far flung and hither to other unconnected areas of the State. He also said that erstwhile district Doda is endowed with pristine natural beauty which can only be explored by providing road connectivity.

He said development of tourist related infrastructure at these tourist spots will definitely help in improving the socio-economic status of the people living in these areas.

The Minister also said that Government is committed to provide basic facilities like road connectivity, electricity, schools, health care etc to the people of the state. Appreciating the Central Government for providing liberal funding to the State, Mr. Abdul Majid Wani said that Centre is providing liberal funds to the State for its comprehensive development. Minister appealed to the youth to come forward and avail benefits of various central and state Govt. sponsored self-employment schemes for setting up their own income generating units to become self-sufficient. He also appreciated the people of the area for maintaining age old tradition of communal harmony and brotherhood, and appealed to the people to remain vigilant about the anti-social elements who always try to disturb peace and harmony.

Minister for Tourism and Culture Mr. G.A Mir also spoke on the occasion and reiterated the commitment of Government for developing tourism in rural and far flung areas of the state. He said that development of tourism sector in these areas is top priority of the present coalition Government.

Later, the Ministers along with MLA Inderwal inaugurated the Forest Rest House at Lal Draman constructed at an estimated cost of Rs. 36.365 lacs. Addressing a DDC Doda Mr. Mubarak Singh, Chief Conservator Forest Mr. Roshan Jaggi, Conservator of Forests Mr. M.M Gupta besides other senior officers of District Administration were also present on the occasion.