Associated News Bureau

DC Budgam Reviews Developmental Projects, Directs Timely Execution and Full Coverage of Welfare Schemes

Budgam, October 13: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Jatin Kishore, on Tuesday chaired an introductory meeting with district and sectoral officers to review the progress of ongoing developmental projects, implementation of government schemes and achievement of departmental targets across the district. The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer (CPO), Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), Chief Education Officer (CEO), Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), Superintending Engineers (SEs), Tehsildars, Block Development Officers (BDOs) and other departmental officers. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took stock of the progress of ongoing projects, departmental performance and the implementation of key government initiatives, including the Jammu and Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP), Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Mission Yuva, AgriStack, Solid Waste Management, Udyam Jagrati, Rural Development Department (RDD) initiatives and District Level Committee (DLC) cases. Emphasising timely execution and quality standards, Kishore directed all executing agencies to ensure the completion of developmental works within the stipulated timelines. He urged officers to discharge their responsibilities with sincerity and dedication, achieve assigned targets and ensure that all eligible beneficiaries are covered under government welfare schemes. He also stressed the need for timely tendering of all approved works to facilitate their early commencement and completion without unnecessary delays. Highlighting the importance of effective monitoring, the Deputy Commissioner called for regular reviews of major infrastructure projects and government schemes to identify bottlenecks and ensure their timely resolution. He directed officers to closely monitor progress and adopt a time-bound approach towards achieving departmental targets. The Deputy Commissioner also underscored the importance of public participation in the planning and implementation of developmental initiatives, stating that coordinated efforts were essential for ensuring effective and inclusive development. He further directed all officers to uphold transparency, accountability and integrity in their official functioning. Stressing the need for stronger inter-departmental coordination, he called for concerted efforts to improve public service delivery and ensure the effective implementation of government programmes across Budgam district.