Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office, Dr Jitendra Singh, today chaired District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee Meeting (DISHA).
DDC Chairperson, Udhampur, Lal Chand, DDC Vice Chairperson, Juhi Manhas Pathania, Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, Krittika Jyotsna, SSP, Dr Vinod Kumar, President MC, Dr Jogeshwar Gupta, President MC Chenani, Manik Gupta, DDCs, BDCs and other nominated members of DISHA Committee besides district officers of different departments attended the meeting.
Threadbare discussion was held on various CSS schemes being implemented in different sectors of the district including district Capex budget 2021-22 and 2022-23, Back to Village scheme, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Sericulture, National Rural Livelihood Mission, National Urban Livelihood Mission, Mumkin Scheme, Social Security Scheme/ Mudra loan, PWD, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), PM SVANIDHI Scheme, MGNREGA, Amrit Sarovar, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), Swacchh Bharat Mission, 14th FC, ICDS, PMGSY, Jal Jeevan Mission and several languishing projects.
DDC gave a sector wise detailed PowerPoint Presentation on physical and financial progress achieved during the year 2021-22 under various flagship schemes incorporated under DISHA being implemented in the district besides highlighting mega projects.
She also briefed about progress on mega projects including Pollution Abatement of Holy River Devika, Yoga International Convention Centre Mantalai, Chenani Sudhmahadev road (NH-244), NH-44 Udhampur to Chenani, Integrated Development of Tourist Facilities at Mantalai and Sudhmahadev besides other works.
Dr Singh had an extensive review of all schemes undertaken by different departments in the district.District heads of various departments apprised the Union Minister of status of different schemes taken up and their status as on date.
Union Minister directed the concerned departments to mobilize their men and machinery for effective implementation of all schemes and coverage of 100% eligible beneficiaries under all schemes. He asked the officers to work in coordination for better results at the grass root level.
He further directed the officers to remain in touch with the PRIs, pay regular visits and organize camps in all the remote and far-flung areas so that the people are made aware about the benefits of these schemes.
While reviewing progress on Devika project, Union Minister directed the concerned authorities to expedite the ongoing works achieving the targets within set timeline.Union Minister had a detailed review of Devika project and was informed that the last leg of the scheme is expected to be completed before year end.
He also reviewed progress on Jal Jeevan Mission and directed for speeding up its implementation. While reviewing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 14th FC, SBM-G, Dr Singh asked concerned officers to ensure all the works taken up are completed within time frame.
Union Minister also reviewed functioning of health sector and said that the government is committed to provide best healthcare services to people of the UT.Union Minister asked the DYSSO to organize sports and awareness activities under Sansad Khel Spardha at gram panchayat level.
Regarding execution work on Medical College, Union Minister informed that the government is planning to start first batch of MBBS from next year.He issued directions to all the departments to consult the members of PRIs while planning and implementing development works under flagship schemes and other projects in the district.
He directed the officers of PMGSY and PWD to ensure quality work in all the projects besides asking the elected members of PRIs and ULBs to bring any laxity on this account into the notice of Deputy Commissioner.
While reviewing PMGSY sector, Union Minister reiterated that Udhampur has been rated as India's top district in PMGSY.Earlier, Union Minister planted a tree sapling in the premises of Dak Bunglow.DDC Chairperson, Lal Chand, Vice Chairperson, BDCs and PRIs appreciated the District Administration for effective implementation of various centrally sponsored schemes in the district on ground.
They projected several demands before the Chairman for consideration.The Chairman gave a patient hearing to their demands and directed the District Administration to take appropriate action to ensure that the genuine demands are fulfilled in time.