Saroori demanded relief compensation from PDD to Chatroo fire victims.

Property worth over 80 lacks gutted in devastating fire incident in Chatroo.

Jammu, March 12:-  in a devastating fire incident at village Deller some 3 Kilometers from Tehsil Headquarter of Chatroo in Kishtwar District, a residential complex owned by Ghulam Mohammad Rishi son Mumma Rishi, his two sons Mohammad Iqbal and Mohammad Yaseen. 

According to reports, the fire broke out at around 2.30 AM on Monday morning in which the whole of the double story building reduce to ashes, besides perishing 55 sheep’s & Goats, 6 Cows and 3 horses.  As soon as the news of the fire reach Kishtwar, senior officers of District Administration Kishtwar including ADC Kishtwar Rajesh Kumar Shavan, Tehsildar   Chatroo Mohsin Raza Ahanger, SHO P/S Chatroo Farooq Ahmed Khateeb and team of fire service department rush to the spot and started rescue operation but could not save the property as there was no road connectivity at the site of the incident. 

Meanwhile MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori raises the issue inside J & K Assembly and blames the Power Development Department for the negligence. Mr. Saroori said that despite government claiming that they have released the funds to the tune of Rs. 140 Cr for maintenance of HT/LT network, but said that in his constituency most of the electric wire are barbed and were connected with tress threatening the life of common masses. He demanded direction from the chair to PDD with regarding compensation to effected families.

Later Saroori directed DC Kishtwar for immediate relief to the fire victims and Rs 60,000 cash assistance was distributed by ADDC Kishtwar to the effected families.

Saroori demanded railway line for Kishtwar

Issues raised by Saroori on the floor of the Assembly.

Favoured in tabling of delimitation bill

Jammu, March 7: - Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal G M Saroori while highlighting the Central Government liberal financial support to speed up the development process in the State said that State has tried to do justice with all regions. Yet he demanded more steps to develop bad pockets of Chenab valley on fast-track basis to fulfill the aspirations of this backward area.

Saroori said Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh has sanctioned 10no tunnels in the country which include Chatroo-Singhpora-Vailoo tunnel and which finds mention in the President address in the parliament this year.

He demanded construction of Railway line to connect Doda with Kashmir Valley and Udhampur, Air strip for Kishtwar, Creation of Tourism development authority for Bhalessa, Chatroo, Bunjwah, Saroor, Sarthal, Thakrie, Kuntwara area, Rehabilitation of nomads and opening of sheep and animal husbandry units on door steps.

Saroori also demanded establishment of sub health centre at every 5 km and one primary health centre at every 10 km in the hilly and remote areas to improve the healthcare facilitates in the State, implementation of Finance, Balorie and Mushtaq Commission report, special package for backward district in the state besides on spot special police recruitment in Chatroo, Bunjwah, Thakrie, Khara, Gondoh, Saroor, Marmat, Marwah, Paddar and other areas.

Saroori also stressed for creation of Sub division (SDM) for Chatroo, opening of Industrial training institute at Chatroo, Bunjwah and Thatri, Construction of Building of Government Degree College Chatroo and Thatri, opening of new college at Bunjwah and Jakyas, improving facilities for Gujjars & Bakerwals and special recruitment to absorb unemployed youth of the area, replacement of all rotten polls, augmentation of Dadpath station of 3.5 MV to 6.5 MV, start of 2nd phase work under RGVKY of erstwhile doda district , fast track district selection board in districts should be created for expediting selection of un employed youth in this stipulated period of time.

Saroori demanded regular monthly salary of HR workers, continuation of youth as volunteers under NYK yojana, enhancement of SPO, VDC, Chokidars Nombardar salaries, clearance of old age pension cases, opening of J&K bank branches at Sigdi, Chingam, Sirgwari, Lass & Bathri, opening of treasury at Jakyas and Mugalmaidan.

Saroori said one PSC and SSRB member should be from erstwhile doda district, fulfillment of vacant Doctors posts at far flung areas of erstwhile doda district, provision of ration to the beneficiaries as per the census of 2011, provision for free ration to district kishtwar and Doda as per the drought prone report of Revenue department, opening of LPG counters at all block headquarters in Doda and Kishtwar district, Implementation of Panchayat Raj, salaries for Sarpanches, Panches, Chairman Adalti and enhancement of funds for clearance of NFBS for widows and increase of said amount from 10,000 to 20,000 per case.

He favoured the tabling of delimitation bill for creating more constituencies to remove disparities as per area and population.

Work on 650 Cr Singhpora-Viloo tunnel likely to start from Dec 2013: OC GREF

Pranab Mukherjee stated the construction of Chatroo-Singhpora-Vailoo tunnel in President address this year.

Prefeasibility report of GREF found construction of tunnel as viable.

Kishtwar March 7: In significant development, in his pre feasibility report prepare by the General Engineering Reserve Force (GREF), the construction of Tunnel between village Singhpora of Chatroo Kishtwar and Viloo of Anantnag District of Kashmir found as viable for construction of the tunnel.

As per the letter No: 40570/Sinthan/DGBR/62/Brs & Tnls written by Col K S Malladi Director Bridges & Tunnels in the office of Director General Border Roads (Bridge and Tunnels) and submitted to DG BRO, the organization gives approval in principal for consultancy services for preparing detail feasibility study and framing up of phase wise proposal (DPR) for construction of 10 KM (Two tubes of 5 KM each) Sinthan Pass Tunnel. The Prefeasibility report was prepared by the Col K S Malladi after DG BRO issued instruction to him in the month of May 2012. The pre feasibility report of the said tunnel was prepared keeping in view of the geological report, snow data of last five years and also the cost of the project which is estimated approximately around Rs. 650 Cr.

Pankaj Kumar Officiating Commandant 118 RCC GREF Kishtwar confirmed that the project of construction of Singhpora-Viloo tunnel is in advance stage and said that the prefeasibility report has already been submitted to the higher authorities. He said that the organization has already taken up the matter with defense ministry government of India for providing funds for preparation of final DPR of the said tunnel. He said that as soon as the organization will receive funds for preparation of DPR, the organization will invite the tenders for the same from reputed companies. He said that he was hopeful that all the formalities will be cleared by the end of November 2013. He said that by December 2013, the organization is all set to start the construction work on Singhpora-Viloo Tunnel. He said that the construction of this tunnel will not only provide alternative road connectivity to valley, but will also give job opportunities to the local unemployed youths of the Kishtwar District.


It is worthwhile to mention that in 2003 MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori first time raises the issue on the floor of assembly regarding the construction of Chatroo Singhpora tunnel and Sinthan road. During his tenure as R & B ministry, Saroori expedite the paper work and has completed 23km of road from Chatroo to Singhpora, also from Vailoo side in 2010. Road was constructed from both end during his tenure as R&B minister within no span of time, beside two former Chief Ministers Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and Ghulam Nabi Azad moved ahead with the project as result of which the project was finally taken in hand by GREF in the year 2005, but the project was stopped in 2008 when militants killed five GREF personnel, including a Lieutenant Colonel Ajay Verma on June 13, 2008.

Singhpora-Viloo tunnel is among the 11 tunnels to be constructed in India on the initiative of GOI which includes construction of 12 KM long Srinagar-Kargil-Leh tunnel and 21 KM long Balipara-Charduar Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. The GOI project for construction of these tunnels comes in wake of the fact that these regions of the country mostly remain cut off from the rest of world in winter due to heavy snowfall. The construction of the tunnel also provide alternative road connectivity to the valley which mostly remains cut off from rest of the country due to frequent blocking of Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The tunnel also provides shorts road connectivity between Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir valley through Pangi-Padder-Sinthan-Srinagar route.

Need for constructing Singhpora-Vailoo tunnel which will link Kishtwar and Doda with the Kashmir Valley adding that this would provide an alternate route from Valley to Jammu, and Amarnath pilgrims, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. A traveler has to cover 290 km to reach Kishtwar via the Srinagar-Jammu highway, and the Srinagar-Sinthan-Kishtwar road reduces the distance by 200 km. Earthwork and two-laning have been completed from Batote to Chatroo on the Kishtwar side and from Vailoo side half km.

People of District Kishtwar and Anatnag appreciate the efforts made by Former R&B Minister and MLA Inderwal G M Saroori and Minister for Haj & Auqaf Peerzada Mohammad Sayeed for this tunnel.

Saroori hails the role of army in bringing peace in the state.

OP Sadbawna tour for elders & religious heads flagged in.

Kishtwar Feb 26:- 10 days educational cum motivational tour Watan ki Sair organized by headquarters counter insurgence force Delta for 25 Elders/Maulvis (Religious heads) belonging to remote and far flung villages of Kishtwar District was today flagged in by MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori at Helipad Kishtwar in presence of Commandant 9 sector RR Kishtwar Brigadier Hatish Kholi, SP Kishtwar Kulbir Singh, CO 11 RR Karan Singh, other civil and official dignitaries. During the 10 days Operation Sadbawna tour, these 25 people were taken to Delhi, Bharatpur & Ranthambhore on an educational cum motivational tour, beside at Ajmer Sherief pilgrimage of Khawja Gareeb Nawaz.

Saroori while addressing ceremony express sincere gratitude to the security forces for providing elders and religious heads an opportunity to see for themselves how peace and tranquility in other parts of the country had ushered in prosperity, an aspect which Jammu and Kashmir was presently lacking. He hoped that the Elders/Maulvis who had brought back with them rich experience and will spread the message of peace and harmony in their own little way amongst their family, friends, relatives and their villagers. “The chain of compassion extends to the very heart of our democracy and there is nothing that we will not do to restore peace” he emphasized.

Saroori also hails the role of army in bringing peace in the state and hope that people of the area will continue its support to the security forces to keep the ill will designs of the anti national elements at bay.

Saroori visit Azad’s home town; distributed cheque worth 12.20 lacks among beneficiaries.

Demanded special police recruitment for backward areas, Omar Abdullah should personally intervene.
 

Doda, Feb 25: - Former Minister and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori during his extensive tour today visited home town of Former Chief Minister and Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Addressing the gathering he referred that Azad had done tremendous work for the overall development of the Jammu and Kashmir state without any disparity during Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Congress Party regime.

Without mincing any word Saroori said that the funds which come from centre get delay in Congress led constituencies. He appreciated the step taken by present coalition government led by Omar Abdullah who launched special police recruitment drives in ignorant area like Marwah and Dacchan but government should also launch recruit drive in other backward areas like Khara, Bunjwah, Chatroo etc.

Various deputations also met Saroori during the tour at various places and every one complained about unnecessary power cut by PDD Department for about 15-18 hours a day, Saroori gave patient hearing to the deputations and said Kishtwar and Doda district have witnessed harsh power during this winter. He will meet Chief Minister Omar Abdullah after few days and put forth demand of more power supply for Doda and Kishtwar district and special police recruitment for ignored area like Khara, Bunjwah, Chatroo.

Saroori also distributed cheques amounting Rs 12.20 lacks among IAY and BRGF beneficiaries at Khara and Bhalessa area of Doda District. He inspected all ongoing works and took stock of the various measures put in place by the government in view of ensuing winter.

He was told by the concerned officers that adequate quantity of food supply and other essentials has been stocked so that the people do not face any inconvenience vis-à-vis food grains, LPG and other related essentials.

The XEEN informed the MLA that the snow clearance has already been done in the areas, where snowfall was experienced. He was also told that the necessary arrangements have already been put in place to ensure smooth plying of traffic as snow is cleared within the shortest possible time.

Later at Thatri Dak Bunglow Prominent workers of different parties today joined the Indian National Congress (INC) party at Thatri Dak Bunglow. Whereas Mr. Munwar Din, Mr. Jamal Din Lone Ward Member Jangalwar, Mr. Abdul Majid Member Panchayat Phigsoo, Ms. Parveen Banoo Member Panchayat Jangalwar, Mr. Mohd Iqbal Member Panchayat Jangalwar, Mr. Bashir Ahmed Lone, Mr. Munwar Din Tantray, Mr. Gh Ali Lone, Hassam Din Tantray, Mr. Abdul Razzaq Tantray, Mr. Khursheed Ahmed Butt, Mr. Anaytullah Tak, Mr. Nazir Ahmed, Mr. Mohd Shafi, Mr. Gh Mustafa, Mr. Ab Rahman, Mr. Nizam Din, Mr. Hazoor Din, Mr. Nisar Ahmed, Mr. Khalid Hussain, Mr. Mohd Ashraf, Mr. Ab Rehman Sheikh, Mr. Gh Nabi Butt, Mr. Mohd Ashraf, Mr. Gh Mohd Butt and Mr. Mohd Rafiq joined the Congress party in presence of Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori.


Saroori appealed to the new incumbent, party workers and leaders to strengthen party at ground level and to act as a voice of people in redressing their issues and problems.

Congress Leaders of the area including Haji Gh Mohd Mir, Haji Abdul Latief, Haji Gh Hussain, Bashir Ahmed Sirwal, Mohd Ramzzan Wani, Hafiz Farooq, Sarfraz Khan, Mohd Aslam Saroori, Ch Noor Maey, Ch Hasham Din, Mahan Chand, Ghulam Haider Company, Musarat Naik, Firoz Din Malik, Parvez Ganie, Javed Zargar, Sher Mohd , Ch Issaq, Ch Latief Baniya, Mohd Iqbal Teli, Sabdar Wani, Ch Abdul Rashir Kandar and officers of various department accompanied Saroori during the said tour.

Despite inclement weather 300 followers from other parties joins in Congress fold.

Appreciate the support provided by Union Government to the coalition govt led by Omar Abdullah.

Kishtwar, Feb 24: - Despite inclement weather 300 followers of BJP, NC, PDP including Anoop Kumar, Rabinder Kumar, Jagdish Kumar, Vinod Kumar, Fakir Chand, Hemraj, Neeraj Kumar, Sushil Kumar, Sudhesh Kumar, Balkrishan, Akshay Kumar, Lekh Raj, Ajeet Kumar, Radha Krishan, Bodh Raj, Ajeet Kumar, Krishan Lal, Surinder Kumar, Bushan Kumar, Sat Dev, Jogi Lal and others joins Congress party in front of Senior Congress Leader and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori at Agral Sarthal District Kishtwar.

All the entrants reposed full faith in the leadership of Mr. G M Saroori and pledged that the party programmes and policies will be taken to the people in all the corners especially in Erstwhile District Doda. They urged that they will work with dedication and ensure the victory of the Mr. Saroori in coming General Assembly election.

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

While welcoming all these people to the party fold Mr. Saroori congratulated them on taking the decision to join Congress party. Mr. Saroori assured them to come up to their expectations and continue the developmental works and the welfare of the poor or down trodden people; he urged upon the incumbents and the party workers to work with dedication and zeal to mitigate the problems of the people.

Later Mr. Saroori visit Sarthal where he had to address the rally but he did not in view of the inclement weather, but interacted with the town’s people who told him about the difficulties faced due to the heavy snow and avalanches. He gave on spot directed the concern officers to mitigate the problems face by general public due to heavy snow fall in these areas. “While interacting he said we appreciate the support the Union Government is providing to the Coalition Government led by Chief Minister Jenab Omar Abdullah in its endeavor to improve the living standard of the people”.

Mr. Saroori also distributed cheques amounting Rs 4.25 lacks from his Constituency Development Funds (CDF); Rs 4.20 lacks among IAY beneficiaries and sanitation purpose at Sarthal.

Congress Leaders from Sarthal including Ikhlaq Dev, Mohd Shafi Saroori, Sher Singh, Mohd Aslam Saroori, Haji Ghulam Mohammad Lone, Rakesh Kumar, Thakur Surinder Singh, Abdul Subhan Hajam, Gh Nabi Lone, Zakir Khan, Sanaullah Butt and officers of various departments accompanied Mr. Saroori during the said tour.

Sangpora-Viloo tunnel will be a reality soon: Saroori.

Committed towards development of Inderwal, distributes 12.5 lakh cheques.

Chatroo (Kishtwar) Feb 20:- Former R & B Minister and MLA Inderwal Ghulam Mohammad Saroori while addressing mammoth public gatherings at Dadpath, Mughal Maidan and Chatroo said that the dream of construction of Sangpora-Viloo tunnel connecting Kishtwar District with Kashmir will soon become a reality after Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh included the said tunnel in ten prestigious tunnel projects to be executed in the country including a tunnel for Ladakh. He said that Congress leadership at center including Ghulam Nabi Azad has assured him that GOI is committed towards construction of Sangpora-Viloo tunnel. He said that pre feasibility report of the tunnel already stands submitted with the GOI and hoped that Prime Minister of India will soon release the funds for construction of the said tunnel. He said that GOI has earmarked several funds for Jammu and Kashmir under various centrally sponsored schemes and urged the people of Chatroo area to avail the benefits of such schemes.

He said that Gujjar Hostel will start functioning at Chatroo in next few months, where the students from ST community will get free boarding and lodging facilities, beside free education up to middle standard. He said that under Prime Minister flagship schemes, nearly 5000 unemployed youths from Kishtwar District will avail job oriented courses training, beside job placement in various top leading companies of India. He said that nearly 160 students hailing from Inderwal constituency has been selected for various post graduation course in different colleges of the country free of cost. He said that centrally sponsored scheme MGNREA, GOI provides funds worth several hundred corers for poor people of rural areas and directed the RDD officials to make judicious use of the funds for the welfare of the poor people. He said that construction of various road projects under PMGSY are at advance stage and assured the people that he will work with zeal and zest for arranging the funds for various developmental project in Inderwal constituency. He said that the shortage of teaching staff in schools will be addressed within next few weeks and said that Deputy CM who holds the charge of Education department has assured him all possible help in this regard. In order to cool the temper of angry party workers, Saroori cleared before the people of his constituency that 2nd time in last couples of days that Ghulam Nabi Azad has no role in his exclusion from council of ministers.

Saroori while showing his unhappiness over unscheduled power in Chatroo and Thatri area of his constituency said that power ministry led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is doing step motherly treatment with the areas represented by the Congress party. He stress for immediate augmentation of 6.5 MVA transformers at Thatri and 3.5 MVA at Dadpath Chatroo so that the people living in these areas will get respite from power cuts of nearly 18-20 hours a day. He also issued the direction to people not to pay any electricity bills until and unless the problem gets solved. He said that by his non inclusion into the council of ministers, he get more time to take care of people of Inderwal and issued warning to his critics that he will not tolerate any injustice in terms of funds with respect to Inderwal constituency. In the end Saroori also distributed first installment of 12.50 lakhs worth IAY/BRGF cheques among 164 beneficiaries.

Later Mr. Saroori also chaired the meeting of various government officials at Dak Banglow Chatroo which was attended by Tehsildar Chatroo Mohsin Ahanger, BDO Chatroo Seema Parihar, Xen PMGSY, AEE PDD Kishtwar Sudhir Sharma, JE PHE Masood Ahmed Dev, JE PMGSY Mansoor Ahmed Tak, VLWs, Sarpanches and others. He directed them to enhance the field visits to address people’s problems on priority and discharge their duties with extra zeal.