Sankoo, November 3, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ Deputy Commissioner, Sankoo, Imteeaz Kacho, today chaired an introductory meeting with the heads of various departments of the newly formed Sankoo District  at the Conference Hall of Suru Valley Division. After a round of introduction, he reviewed functioning of various departments, assessed ongoing developmental activities and discussed key public issues and priorities.

The meeting was attended by Superintendent of Police,Sankoo  Praveen Kumar;  Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Sankoo, Dr.Sarwar Shahzad, Tehsildars, Executive Engineer, PDD, Kargil; Block Development Officers(BDO),  Block Medical Officer, Taisuru; Zonal Education Officers and officers of various line departments.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on several important issues including challenges faced by students and the education sector, the growing concern of drug abuse, cybercrime, road accidents and measures required to strengthen public awareness and safety. The officers also deliberated on sustainable development initiatives and preparations related to the forthcoming Panchayat elections.

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The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of effective inter-departmental coordination, accountability and timely resolution of public grievances. He urged all departmental officers to work in close coordination to ensure efficient delivery of public services and address issues affecting the general public.

While reviewing developmental activities, the Deputy Commissioner directed the BDOs to identify suitable works under convergence and ensure that such works are made available to the public under the MGNREGA framework thereby generating employment opportunities for local residents while promoting sustainable development.

He further stressed that all departments must work with a coordinated approach, prioritise public welfare and ensure that government schemes and developmental initiatives reach the intended beneficiaries effectively.

In his address, the Superintendent of Police highlighted the need for  reaching out to the community, particularly youngsters in order to address issues of drug abuse, cyber crime and other evils apart from road accidents. He assured of the District Police’s support in disaster management and in community outreach campaigns.