Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Apr 1: District Development Council Chairman Reasi, Saraf Singh Nag today chaired a meeting of the PRIs and concerned officers to discuss the plan proposals for District Capex Budget 2022-23.
At the outset, the Chief Executing Officer DDC gave a detailed overview regarding the preparation of the Capex Budget for the financial year 2022-23 as enshrined in the guidelines issued by the Finance Department.
The DDC members and the BDC Chairpersons also gave their valuable suggestions and feedback regarding the developmental requirements of their areas.
The District Development Commissioner, Babila Rakwal, exhorted the elected representatives to prioritize works as per the popular local demands while formulating plans for their respective areas.
She also reiterated that timely formulation of development plans will help a lot to take up the works in time and subsequent utilization of budgetary provisions within stipulated time frame.
Addressing the officers in the meeting, the Chairman asked the concerned departments to formulate the plan in consultation with the PRI members and as per the needs of their areas and submit the same at the earliest so that work on the proposed projects can be started timely.
Whereas, Saraf Singh further asked officers to explore all the avenues for capital expenditure, besides incorporating workable and efficient inputs and data for a rational and proper formulation of the plan proposals.
The Chairman also directed the departments to project only those works/projects which benefit maximum people and could be completed in stipulated time frame as per the guidelines of the Finance department.
Stressing upon the close coordination between the Administrative unit and PRIs, he advised the officers and PRIs to work in synergy for speeding up the development process in the district.
He also advised the PRIs to educate the general public about various schemes and programs being implemented by different departments in the district for their welfare and motivate them to avail the necessary benefits of the same.
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