SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, conducted a comprehensive review of departmental schemes in Shopian, Kulgam, and Pulwama districts.
The review also assessed the status of ongoing projects funded under the UT Capex budget.
During the meeting, the Secretary RDD reviewed the status of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP), Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA), and assessed the quarterly targets and achievements of these districts under these schemes.
The meeting was attended by Mission Director JKRLM, Indu Kanwal Chib, Director Panchayati Raj, Sham Lal, Director Finance, Umar Khan, CEO IWMP, Rajnish Kumar, Jt Director Planning, Kamal Kumar Sharma, Additional Secretary RDD&PR, Waseem Raja, Deputy Secretary, Sheetal Pandita, Technical Officer PMAY-G, Mohammad Riaz, and heads of various schemes, including ACDs, ACPs, and XENs.
Progress on convergence works, the status of Panchayat Ghars, co-location of Common Service Centers (CSCs), and the development of District Development Council (DDC) and Block Development Council (BDC) buildings were assessed.
The Secretary held detailed deliberations with Assistant Commissioner Development (ACDs) and Assistant Commissioner Panchayat (ACPs), instructing them to focus on achieving the targets set for various schemes.
He emphasized the need for a coordinated effort to realize the full potential of rural development initiatives in Shopian, Kulgam, and Pulwama districts.
Dr Shahid emphasized the need for close monitoring of key performance indicators, particularly under MGNREGA and PMAY-G. He stressed the importance of regular progress assessments to ensure the timely achievement of set targets.
He underscored the importance of interdepartmental convergence to ensure effective resource utilization and accelerated progress at the district level.
Dr Shahid called for enhanced collaboration among different departments and stakeholders to achieve set goals efficiently.
The Secretary directed officials to focus on optimal utilization of available resources to maximize the impact of rural development initiatives in the region.
He said that this approach aims to create synergies between various schemes and departments, leading to more comprehensive and sustainable rural development.
The meeting assessed the status of completion of Panchayat Ghars and the co-location of Common Service Centers (CSCs).
Dr Shahid emphasized the need to expedite any pending works in this regard.
The Secretary also reviewed the progress of ongoing construction of District Development Council (DDC) and Block Development Council (BDC) buildings and urged officials to prioritize their completion.
Dr Shahid also conducted a comprehensive review of the status of ongoing projects funded under the UT Capex budget was conducted.
He instructed officials to closely monitor these projects and address any bottlenecks promptly.
The Secretary directed that funds should be released and utilized promptly. He asked district officials to provide detailed requirements to facilitate the timely absorption of funds, emphasizing the need for immediate action to prevent delays.
The Secretary will conduct similar review meetings of the other districts of UT in the coming days.
