SRINAGAR: Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Dr Sagar D. Doifode, on Friday reviewed the implementation of various welfare schemes in Kashmir Division, directing officials to meet prescribed targets and ensure timely delivery of benefits to eligible beneficiaries.
Chairing a review meeting at the Civil Secretariat here, Doifode assessed the physical and financial progress of departmental schemes and examined issues affecting their implementation.
The meeting was attended by Director Social Welfare Kashmir, Director Planning, Director Finance, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Social Welfare Kashmir and District Social Welfare Officers from across the division.
A presentation on the implementation status of various schemes highlighted their progress and operational challenges.
Doifode stressed the need for timely and judicious utilisation of funds, directing officers to achieve prescribed physical and financial targets within stipulated timelines and ensure that expenditure strictly adheres to approved guidelines.
He asked officials to identify and address bottlenecks affecting fund utilisation and implementation, while strengthening coordination between the directorate, district offices and other departmental sections.
The secretary also directed officials to intensify awareness and outreach activities, particularly at the grassroots level, to inform eligible beneficiaries about available schemes, eligibility criteria and application procedures.
Emphasising accountability, he called for stronger monitoring mechanisms and timely resolution of pending issues to ensure that welfare benefits reach intended beneficiaries without unnecessary delays.
He directed officers to follow up on the issues discussed during the meeting and take corrective measures to improve the delivery of welfare schemes across Kashmir Division.
