Srinagar: Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Dr Owais Ahmed, on Friday reviewed the progress of major developmental initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir, including 53 projects under the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP), which have recorded an aggregate physical progress of 89%.
During an introductory meeting with departmental officers and officials, Ahmed reviewed the implementation status of key programmes and discussed priorities for strengthening project monitoring, planning and inter-departmental coordination.
The PMDP comprises 53 projects sanctioned at a total cost of ₹70,244.55 crore, according to the department. The meeting was also informed that 123 of the 124 issues identified under the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) had been resolved.
Other initiatives reviewed included the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Census 2027, Family ID, data harmonisation, Vibrant Villages Programme-II and the Aspirational Districts, Blocks and Panchayats Programme.
The meeting also discussed the department’s role in strengthening statistical systems, evidence-based planning, project monitoring and evaluation of developmental schemes.
Progress under public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives and capacity-building activities conducted through the Centre for Innovation and Transformation in Governance (CITaG) was also reviewed.
Preparations for the sixth National Conference of Chief Secretaries and the forthcoming Northern Zonal Council meeting featured in the discussions.
Ahmed stressed the need for effective coordination among departments, timely submission of required information, regular monitoring of projects and prompt resolution of pending issues to ensure the implementation of developmental programmes and meet Jammu and Kashmir’s development priorities.
