Budgam, August 23: The Chief Secretary UT of Jammu & Kashmir , Atal Dulloo (IAS), today visited District Budgam to take stock of progress made on various ongoing developmental works and flagship schemes undertaken by different departments.
He assured all possible help in uplifting the economy of Budgam through timely project completion, saturation of welfare schemes, and effective implementation of developmental programmes.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat (IAS), presented a sector-wise detailed report on the District Capex Budget 2024–25 and 2025–26, financial and physical progress of works, status of languishing projects, and other flagship programmes.
The Chief Secretary stressed that all schemes whether Centrally Sponsored or UT Capex must be implemented in letter and spirit to yield real benefits for the people.
He directed the concerned departments to achieve 100% coverage of all eligible beneficiaries so that no one is left out.
Underscoring the need for accountability and grassroots presence, the Chief Secretary instructed officers to frequently undertake field inspections to assess the real-time situation of schemes and projects, ensuring that maximum benefits reach the targeted beneficiaries.
He further directed executing agencies to strictly adhere to timelines and expedite the pace of ongoing works.
Department-specific directions were also issued. The Chief Secretary asked the Agriculture Department to enhance production of exotic crops and vegetables, ensure proper functioning of Kissan Khidmat Ghars(KKGs), and expand Kisan Credit Card coverage.
Sheep Husbandry, animal husbandry department were directed to boost mutton and poultry production, while horticulture department was directed for providing proper guidance to orchardist for maximum benefits.
Chief secretary focussed on HADP and directed agriculture and allied departments for coordination for rearing maximum output under the scheme .
FCS&CA was told to strengthen PDS distribution across the district.
The Employment Department was tasked with scaling up training programmes under Mumkin, Tejaswini, and Mission YUVA.
The GM DIC was directed to support unemployed youth in establishing units.
RDD was asked to expedite the completion of PMAY houses and enforce door-to-door waste segregation in coordination with PRIs.
Education authorities were told to rationalize teaching staff and ensure functional toilets and drinking water facilities in schools.
While reviewing PMGSY, PWD, and Jal Jeevan Mission works, the Chief Secretary directed the concerned to complete projects within set deadlines.
He also instructed departments to identify pending works under earlier schemes and finish them without delay.
Emphasizing tourism promotion, the Chief Secretary called for the development of Doodhpathri, Tosamaidan, and Yousmarg with proper sanitation, hutments, cafeterias, and visitor amenities to enhance the tourist experience.
He also stressed on the convergence of MGNREGA with other schemes to provide sustainable employment and create durable rural assets.
On the occasion, the Chief Secretary interacted with beneficiaries of welfare schemes, distributing approval certificates for dairy, mushroom, apiculture, embroidery, and agriculture units, besides handing over keys of subsidized tractors and farm machinery to them at DC office complex Budgam .
Later, the Chief Secretary, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner, inspected three major infrastructure projects: the 125-bedded District Hospital Budgam, the 100-bedded Critical Care Unit at Reshipora, and the Transit Accommodation for Kashmiri Migrants at Kakanmaran Budgam.
He directed the concerned agencies to expedite work and ensure timely completion.
The Chief Secretary reiterated that the government is committed towards uplifting Budgam’s economy through proper implementation of schemes, timely completion of projects, promotion of agriculture and tourism, and creation of new employment opportunities.
He directed the Deputy Commissioner to regularly monitor all developmental works, obtain daily feedback from district officers, and ensure strict adherence to timelines.
The review meeting was attended by heads of Agriculture, Horticulture, Education, Health, RDD, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Employment, Industries, Command Area Development, PWD, PMGSY, Jal Shakti, KPDCL, and other district and sectoral officers.
