Jammu, Nov 30: Principal Resident Commissioner, Dr. Rashmi Singh,IAS today inspected the J&K House and reviewed the status of renovation and upgradation works including revamp of Reception Area, creation of waiting lounge area, prayer hall, allopathic Dispensary and office space at J&K House, Chanakyapuri.
She was accompanied by Sh. Anil Sharma ,JKAS, Additional Resident Commissioner , Manager J&K House, Chanakyapuri,Ms. Shruti Bhardwaj and officers of PwD wing.
After inaugurating the renovated reception area of J&K House, Chanakyapuri PRC, Dr. Rashmi Singh took a round of the Kitchen and Dining Hall area where she interacted with guests having breakfast to seek impromptu feedback regarding hospitality and protocol services being extended at the guest house.
In-house guests were appreciative of the overall facilities and management.
They expressed appreciation towards people friendly and public-centric initiatives by the resident commission which has resulted in progressive changes at the Jammu and Kashmir house, Chanakyapuri.
Amongst visiting guests interacted with in the dining area, Ex-MLA Sh. Ishfaq Jabbar said “There has been vast improvement in the infrastructure. Rooms are seen to have been upgraded keeping in view the convenience of guests. The waiting lounge now seen as new addition makes it very convenient for guests and visitors to sit comfortably. Quality of food has improved. We get authentic Kashmiri food. Demand of patients and their attendants are taken care of.”
DDC Chairperson Ganderbal Smt Nuzhat Ishfaq,DDC Chairperson, Ganderbal praised the polite and humble nature of staff deployed . She pointed out the need for installing a water purifier which was assured to be provisioned by the visiting team
. Smt Afshana Hamal, a JKAS officer who had come to attend a conference at Delhi in her capacity as CDPO said that the kitchen caters to the needs of her young children accompanying her in this visit as staff never refuse to cater for anything she required.
She added that rooms are cleaned regularly and the housekeeping staff is cooperative and helpful.
She observed that - " It is indeed a home away from home" .
A retired officer Sh. Shabir Ahmed Bhat said that he has been coming to Jammu and Kashmir House, Chanakyapuri for the last 14 years and that he has seen unprecedented change both in the working of the staff, their responsiveness towards guests and overall improvement in infrastructure during recent years.Syed Junaid Hashmi, a journalist referred to courteous behaviour of the outsourced staff.
During the inspection visit, Dr. Rashmi Singh also felicitated Sh. Somnath,one of the housekeeping service staff for showing integrity and honesty in returning a list valuable item to the management.
PRC also extended her appreciation towards all team members and especially ARC, Mr Anil and Manager Ms. Shruti Bhardwaj for walking the talk and motivated all officials to always strive for continuous improvement.
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