Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has announced the establishment of a Doppler weather radar for Doda in the Jammu division to strengthen weather forecasting capabilities and enhance disaster preparedness in the region. The minister stated that the Doppler weather radar will enable accurate and real-time monitoring of weather conditions and will improve early warning systems and support disaster management efforts in the district.

Dr. Jitendra Singh was chairing the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting alongside Member of Parliament Sajjad Ahmed Kitchloo and MLA Doda West, Shakti Raj Parihar, and the entire district administration at the DC Office Complex Doda yesterday to review the implementation and progress of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and key infrastructure projects in the district. Dr. Singh also reviewed the status of infrastructure related to the medicinal and aromatic plants sector.

The Union Minister directed that office space may be provided to local entrepreneurs engaged in the medicinal and aromatic plants sector under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model at High Altitude Medicine Centre Bhaderwah with necessary approvals from the Ministry of AYUSH in consultation with the District Administration. The union minister called for efficient utilisation of resources and removal of bottlenecks. He stressed the importance of effective inter-departmental coordination with local public representatives to ensure last-mile delivery of services.

The minister also reviewed the status of key road projects. On the occasion, Dr. Jitendra Singh also inaugurated three PMGSY roads, namely Thathri to Chira road, with a total length of 19 kilometres, costing 928.40 lakh rupees, Goila Morh to Trankal (5 km) and Puneja to Bhalara (9 km). Altogether, these roads will benefit 7,151 souls.