GANDERBAL: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir chaired a meeting today to review the security measures implemented by executing agencies for the welfare and safety of workers engaged in various ongoing infrastructure projects across the district.
The meeting was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ganderbal, Raghav S, and representatives of key executing agencies including APCO, Meil, NPCC, and RIPL, NBCC and COMT constructions.
During the review, the DC and SSP assessed the security protocols and interventions in place at project sites and residential colonies of workers.
The DC issued a series of directives aimed at bolstering security measures, including installation of high-mast lights and CCTV surveillance systems, construction of watchtowers tailored to the topography of project sites, maintenance of visitor registers at entry points, fencing of residential colonies to restrict unauthorized access.
He also emphasized the importance of worker safety and directed the executing agencies to ensure all workers are insured.
The SSP also directed for strengthening access control systems at project sites and installation of CCTV cameras in rented accommodations housing workers.
Reiterating the administration’s commitment to providing a secure environment, the DC directed for close coordination with the concerned SHO and said that the district administration, in collaboration with security agencies, is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all workers involved in developmental projects.
The meeting concluded with a collective resolve to maintain high security standards and foster a safe working environment in the district.
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