Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 16: Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
Financial Commissioner, H&UDD, Director General of Police, J&K, Principal Secretary, Home, Principal Secretary, Finance, Principal Secretary Health & Medical Education, Principal Secretary, PD&MD, ADGP SDRF & Home Guards, Administrative Secretaries of the Departments of Power, PW (R&B), Revenue, PHE, I&FC, DMRR&R, RDD and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
In a significant decision, the Committee approved enhancement of funds from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 5 crore, to be kept at the disposal of Deputy Commissioners for meeting out annual expenses, on account of notified natural calamities, as per SDRF guidelines.
The Committee also discussed and approved notification of a few state specific disasters not included in the list of disasters. The norms for these would be identical to the existing SDRF norms.
Meanwhile, Chief Secretary visited Baramulla last evening to review the developmental scenario and progress on implementation of various projects in key sectors under the centrally sponsored “Aspirational Districts” programme.
He was accompanied by the Principal Secretary Planning, Development & Monitoring, Rohit Kansal.
The Chief Secretary took a comprehensive and sector-wise review of implementation of the developmental projects in the district at a meeting of the district officers.
District Developmental Commissioner Baramulla Dr Nasir Ahmad Naqash, DIG North Kashmir, SSP Baramulla, ADC, Director Planning, SEs and XENs of different line departments, CMO, CEO and other district and sectoral officers were present at the meeting.
The Chief Secretary stressed upon the concerned officers to work with fresh zeal and enthusiasm for the holistic development of the district. He directed the concerned to expedite the pace of work on the projects under execution so that the targets are achieved within the stipulated time frame.
He sought detailed report about the components that are lagging behind due to some faults besides assuring every possible support in ensuring progress and prosperity of the district Baramulla.
He called for effective coordination between various departments so that qualitative services are delivered for the overall welfare of the people. He emphasized upon strengthening the public accountability and transparency besides terming the indices vital for efficient administration.
Chief Secretary also reviewed the progress of works under “Aspirational Districts” programme wherein he was informed by various heads of departments about their status. He reiterated upon the concerned to work with more diligence so that the district is placed at par with other developing districts of the country on developmental fronts.
On the occasion, the DDC Baramulla briefed the Chief Secretary about the status of various developmental activities being undertaken by different executing agencies.
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