*Emphasises action plan to prevent drug abuse
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 29: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting to review progress on digitisation of land records of revenue villages of J&K under Digital India Land Record Modernisation Program (DlLRMP).
The meeting besides Financial Commissioner (ACS), Revenue was attended by Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Secretary, Revenue; Director, Land Records; SIO, NIC besides other concerned officers.
While chairing the meeting, Atal Dulloo reaffirmed the commitment of UT Government towards boosting digitisation and maintenance of land records under DILRMP. He impressed upon the officers to ensure completion of the same within the set timelines.
Highlighting the importance of quality land records, the CS stated that digitally updated and transparent land records facilitate optimisation of land resources and sharing of information with various agencies for assisting in policy and planning. He maintained that integration of digitised records with geo-referenced cadastral maps is essential to ensure seamless access to land records for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of public service delivery.
The Chief Secretary further impressed upon the department to constitute teams of revenue experts who would visit the districts to gauge the accuracy of the digitised records. He made out that it is pivotal to check the quality and accuracy of these records and people themselves should take lead in scrutinising their respective records for any discrepancies so that these are timely rectified.
Maintaining that most of the services rendered by the Revenue Department are guaranteed under Public Service Guarantee Act (PSGA), the Chief Secretary called for effective monitoring service delivery at different levels. He asked for keeping check on last-minute reverting or cancellation of applications maintaining that it defeats the purpose of PSGA.
Regarding National geospatial Knowledge based land Survey of urban Habitations (NAKSHA), the Chief Secretary emphasised on giving significant importance to this program as it will provide clarity on ownership of land and solve land related disputes in urban areas. He said that completion of programme will ensure that urban land records are accurate and up-to-date empowering urban citizens, improving ease of living and enabling better urban planning.
Meanwhile, reiterating Government’s commitment towards complete eradication of drug abuse, Chief Secretary emphasised the need to devise a result oriented action plan to prevent and eliminate drug menace from the society through massive awareness.
The Chief Secretary was addressing a high level meeting held in this regard at the Civil Secretariat.
Among others the meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Home; Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare; Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD; Commissioner Secretary, GAD; ADGP, Jammu; Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir/ Jammu; Secretary RDD; Director, Information; Drug Controller; Deputy Commissioners and other concerned officers.
The Chief Secretary directed the Information Department to collaborate with other departments in raising awareness about the ill effects of substance abuse. He emphasized the importance of public awareness campaigns, including posters, slogans, advertisements on social media, public transport and outdoor spaces. He further instructed the department to produce a short film highlighting the ill effects of drugs and ways to protect individuals and society from this growing threat.
Stressing a multi-pronged strategy, Atal Dulloo stated that by implementing stringent measures, we aim to dismantle drug networks, reduce drug demand and create a healthier, safer society.
To ensure widespread outreach, the Chief Secretary directed the Police, Health, School Education, Social Welfare and Rural Development Departments to prepare a calendar of activities covering every Panchayat. This will accelerate the momentum of the Drug-Free Campaign, especially among the students and young people.
He also asked all the stakeholders to develop a comprehensive action plan to reach every village across Jammu & Kashmir, ensuring that no community remains untouched by the anti-drug awareness initiatives. “Youth are the future of our nation, and it is our collective responsibility to protect them from this serious challenge,” he added.
Chief Secretary also reviewed working and functioning of J&K Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC) here.
The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Forest, Ecology and Environment, Department, Sheetal Nanda; Chairman, J&K Pollution Control Committee; Member J&K Pollution Control Committee and other concerned officers of the Department.
Implementation of the provisions of Water and Air Act by the operating industrial units, Chief Secretary directed that closure orders issued by the J&K PCC under Water Act 1974 and Air Act 1981 against the Stone Crushers units and brick kiln units are implemented in letter and spirit on the ground.
On this occasion, Dulloo directed JKPCC to check and share the list of those units against which closure orders have been issued by the JKPCC but closure orders have not been implemented on ground to the Secretary FEE, who shall appropriately escalate the matter with the concerned DCs for implementation of the orders. He stressed that consents should be renewed strictly in accordance with the law.
Further he directed to ensure that operating stone crushers units and brick kiln units strictly adhere to the provisions of the law and environmental standards laid down under EPA 1986. He stressed for zero tolerance for violation of environmental laws by the industrial units.
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