Former Chairman of the Block Development Council (BDC) Gundna and former Zonal President of the Youth National Conference, Sarshad Natnoo, has submitted a memorandum to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, raising seven public demands concerning the development and welfare of the 52-Doda Assembly constituency.
The memorandum, dated November 9, 2026, seeks government intervention on issues related to drinking water, technical education, road connectivity, healthcare administration, sports infrastructure and tourism development.
According to details received by The Chenab Times, Natnoo has sought the lifting of drinking water from the Chenab River to ensure a permanent and adequate water supply for Doda town. He has also demanded the establishment of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) at Gundna, Mohalla Thathri, Jakyas Kahara and Chilli to provide skill development and employment-oriented training to local youth.
On road connectivity, the memorandum seeks widening and upgradation of the Thathri-Chilli road via Kahara and the Doda-Malwana road via Bhabore-Dhara. It also calls for the construction of a Dak Bungalow at Gundna to facilitate public, administrative and official visits to the area.
Regarding healthcare, Natnoo has demanded the immediate appointment of a regular Principal and an Administrative Officer at Government Medical College (GMC) Doda to strengthen its academic and administrative functioning.
The memorandum also seeks expansion and upgradation of Doda Sports Stadium, including an increase in its playing area and development of modern sports infrastructure to facilitate sporting activities and provide better opportunities to local sportspersons.
Highlighting the tourism potential of the Chenab region, Natnoo has proposed developing tourism infrastructure at Dal Draman. The demand includes construction of a tourist hut to attract visitors, improve tourism facilities and generate local employment.
In his submission, Natnoo has urged the Chief Minister to consider the demands on priority and issue necessary directions to the concerned departments for their early implementation.
The memorandum outlines the demands for government consideration. No official response or decision on the proposals was mentioned in the submitted document.
The Chenab Times News Desk
