Deputy Commissioner Drass Conducts Inspections of Sites Proposed Under VVP-II Projects
in Drass District
18/10/2026
Drass, October 18 (KIP)- Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho (JKAS) today visited various locations of Matayen and Pandrass Villages to inspect/assess the sites identified for executing works of varioous departments under the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II).
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Planning Officer, Zonal Education & Planning Officer, other officials, concerned Namberdars and villagers.
In both villages, the Deputy Commissioner and the accompanying officers inspected the proposed sites for various developmental projects and held detailed discussions with the Nambderdars and residents regarding land availability, viability of the proposed project. project planning and construction requirements. The proposed projects reviewed included Angling Spot near Draupadi Kund, foot paths, drains, public library, indoor stadium, flood protection works,Common Facility Centre (CFC)/Skill Centre, Solar Lift Irrigation Scheme, Artificial Lake, etc. All the proposed sites were inspected followed by detailed discussions with the Namberdars and officials. The Deputy Commissioner highlighted the need to keep in mind accessibility to the projects and stressed the importance of proper planning.
The Deputy Commissioner also visited the old Government Primary School complex at Dambuchan in Pandrass. Later on, the team visited Azuri locality of Pandrass Village where the Deputy Commissioner interacted with local residents and took an on-spot assessment of need for developmental works and other requirements of the village.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner sought detailed feedback from the local residents and emphasized the importance of development of community assets as well as coordination among the concerned departments so that that the proposed projects address the developmental needs of the villagers effectively.
The visits were aimed at faccliltating effective planning and implementation. Emphasis was placed on the importance of proper site selection, verification of land availability, inter-departmental coordination and effective planning for the timely implementation of projects under the VVP-II.