Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed concerned departments to redouble the ration supply to the valley.
The Chief Minister has directed the CAPD (Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution) to double the ration supply by roping in vehicles from SRTC.
The CAPD has distributed 50 trucks of ration in Srinagar till now.
Taking a comprehensive review of the restorations works undertaken by the line departments to restore the vital services in the state, the Chief Minister asked the concerned departments to redouble their efforts and ensure relief is provided to the people.
He was speaking at a meeting held to review the ongoing relief and restoration works yesterday.
The Chief Minister was informed that the VST's and DSPT'S (telecommunication supply systems) have been set up to improve telecom network coverage in the state.
The State Municipal Commission has been directed to mobilise men and machinery to launch a full-fledged cleanliness drive, Abdullah asked the civic body to ensure
stocks of chlorine tablets.
It was also informed that medical supply has rushed to Handwara, Bandipora, Gurez and various other hospitals in North and South Kashmir.
A Facebook link has also been established by the name of 'operation connect government of J&K' to trace and connect the missing persons.