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J&K: At public darbar, Dr Jitendra resolves several issues on-the-spot

Jammu, Oct 18 (UNI) union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday heard public grievances and discussed developmental issues with residents and public representatives during a public darbar at Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, resolving several issues on the spot.
Senior officers of the district administration and various departments were present at the interaction, which provided a platform for residents to raise concerns relating to public amenities, infrastructure and local development.
A key project identified during the programme was the construction of a public shed at Chandi Mata in Kalyal village, under Panchayat Balota Upper in Dudu-Basantgarh block, at a cost of Rs 32 lakh.
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