Anantnag, October 03: In a significant public outreach initiative, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Syed Fakhruddin Hamid (IAS), today presided over a Mega Public Darbar at Town Hall Kokernag to take firsthand account of the public grievances and developmental demands of the people. The event witnessed the participation of sectoral heads and senior officers including SDM Kokernag Prince Kumar (IAS), Tehsildar Kokernag Syed Muiz Qadri, BDOs of Larnoo and Kokernag, BMO Larnoo, and other officials from the Kokernag administration. Various public representatives, civil society members, and delegations from across the region were also in attendance. The Public Darbar received an overwhelming response from the general public, with locals raising various concerns, particularly related to road connectivity, intermittent water supply, healthcare facilities, and the need for augmentation of infrastructure in public institutions. A delegation of youth who sought the establishment of a playground in the area, a request that received immediate attention and action from the Deputy Commissioner. During the programme, the Deputy Commissioner gave on-the-spot directions to the concerned officers for time-bound redressal of public issues, and stressed the need for field visits to better understand and resolve the concerns at ground level. Officers present also briefed the public on various government schemes and developmental programmes operational in the district. The DC directed that awareness about these initiatives be increased so that more citizens can avail their benefits. Participants expressed satisfaction with the outreach programme, acknowledging it as a positive platform to voice grievances and ensure responsive governance. Several delegations also appreciated the administration for resolving past issues, highlighting the improvement in governance in recent years.