Una, October 27:- The quarterly meeting of the Una District Council (Zila Parishad) was held on Tuesday in the District Council conference hall under the chairmanship of Zila Parishad Chairman Pawan Kumar Lambardar. Chief Executive Officer and Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Una, Ishant Jaswal, was specially present. Various issues related to ongoing development works, basic facilities and public grievances in the district were discussed.
Zila Parishad Chairman Pawan Kumar Lambardar directed officials to complete development works within the stipulated time frame and ensure quality. He stressed that the benefits of government schemes must reach eligible people and that transparency, accountability and public participation should be ensured in development activities.
Discussion on Issues of Public Interest
During the meeting, Zila Parishad Vice-Chairman Avinash Menon presented detailed suggestions regarding the protection, care and shelter arrangements for stray cattle in the district. He called for long-term and positive measures in this direction. He also raised the issues of timely issuance of gas pipeline bills and provision of adequate toilet facilities for vehicle drivers at IOCL Pekhubela.
Other Zila Parishad members also highlighted development works, basic facilities, public grievances and various issues of public interest concerning their respective areas. These matters were discussed in detail with the officials of the concerned departments, and directions were issued to ensure the necessary action.
The meeting also discussed a proposal to impose a District Infrastructure Cess on mining activities and brick kilns to strengthen the financial resources of the Zila Parishad. It was agreed that the proposal would be sent to the Himachal Pradesh government for consideration.
ADC Ishant Jaswal directed officials and Block Development Officers to resolve public grievances on a priority basis through mutual coordination and ensure regular reviews of development works. He asked for a detailed report on the arrangements at cow shelters so that an appropriate action plan could be prepared for the protection and care of stray cattle.
On the occasion, District Panchayat Officer Shravan Kumar provided information about the administrative and developmental activities of the Zila Parishad and provisions related to the 16th Finance Commission. Officials from various departments, Block Development Officers and newly elected Zila Parishad members attended the meeting.
Those present included District Panchayat Officer Shravan Kumar, CMO Una Sanjeev Verma, BDO Una Ramanveer Chauhan, BDO Gagret Surender Jaitley, BDO Amb Ompal Dogra, BDO Bangana K.L. Verma, along with other officials and Zila Parishad members.
