Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, Sept 23: Commissioner Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mandeep Kaur, today visited Kishtwar and conducted a thorough review of progress and challenges being faced in implementing ongoing RDD schemes.
Mandeep Kaur also inaugurated various RDD facilities and led the SBM campaign in various blocks.
During the visit, Commissioner Secretary inaugurated a Segregation Shed in Drabshalla as part of Swachh Bharat Campaign. She also participated in a Signature Campaign and led a Swachh Bharat rally, promoting the importance of cleanliness in the community under Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign.
At Shalimar, Commissioner Secretary along with Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar and Director RDD inspected two Community Sanitary Complexes (CSCs).
Mandeep Kour also visited the LachKhazana Panchayat, where she inaugurated a Block-level Segregation Shed in Indranagar, furthering the Swachh Bharat mission.
On arrival at the DC Office Complex Kishtwar, Commissioner Secretary flagged off 5 Hooper Tippers for sanitation purposes, in line with the Swachh Bharat initiative.
Meanwhile, Commissioner Secretary chaired a comprehensive meeting at DC Office and had discussion with key stakeholders including BDCs and DDCs of District Development Council, Kishtwar, regarding development of the district.
The meeting was attended by DDC Chairperson, Pooja Thakur, Vice Chairperson DDC, District Development Commissioner Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav, Director RDD, Jammu Mohammad Mumtaz Ali, ADDC, Sham Lal, Joint Director Planning, Mohammad Iqbal, ACP Kishtwar, Zakir Hussain Wani, ACD Kishtwar, Manoj Kumar, DPO Sunil Bhutyal, DDC councillors, BDC Chairpersons, BDOs, Executive Engineers ReW, other concerned officers and officials of RDD.
DDC Chairperson, highlighted various issues including pending liabilities, resource persons in RDD Office, residential accommodation and infrastructure for DDC Chairperson Office besides the funds and functioning of PRIs offices, among others.
Other BDCs and DDCs also voiced their concerns and issues related to Awas Plus App, inclusion of left-out beneficiaries, clearance of liabilities and development of Panchayat Ghars.
Commissioner Secretary assured all stakeholders that their genuine issues and grievances would be promptly resolved. She emphasized the resolution of expenditure crisis by making Contingency funds available in the district for PRIs.
Regarding enhancement of wages for MGNREGA staff, Commissioner Secretary confirmed that wages had already been increased by 30 percent and would be implemented soon. She also addressed network issues affecting some Panchayats for NMMS and asked for coordination between the District Development Council and administration for timely resolution.
Commissioner Secretary announced that the second phase of Awas Plus would commence in March 2024, allowing left-out beneficiaries to register. She also called upon PRIs to identify suitable land for constructing buildings for BDCs and DDCs to ensure timely completion.
Later, Commissioner Secretary chaired a review meeting with RDD officers and officials to assess the developmental scenario in the district.
The meeting covered a wide range of topics, including Amrit Sarovars, Shila Phalakam, MGNREGA, PMAY-G, AWAS Plus, UT Capex, ADHAAR seeding, ODF Plus, SBM, 14th FC, District Capex budget, IWMP, UMEED, and the human resource status of RDD in the district.
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