Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda, Harvinder Singh today chaired a review meeting of the Health Department at Conference Hall, DC Office Complex, Doda. The meeting was convened to assess the overall performance of the Health Department, review the progress of ongoing schemes and examine the utilisation of funds across various health-related components in the district.
During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on all key health indicators, with special focus on improving service delivery, strengthening primary healthcare institutions and ensuring better health outcomes for the public. The Deputy Commissioner Doda conducted a sector-wise review and sought updates on achievements, existing gaps and challenges faced during implementation.
He stressed the need for optimal utilisation of funds, timely completion of works and strict adherence to prescribed guidelines. He directed the concerned officers to adopt a result-oriented approach, strengthen monitoring mechanisms and promptly address bottlenecks hampering progress.
The agenda of the meeting also included a thorough review of the National Health Mission (NHM), TB Mukt Panchayats, development works under District Capex and UT Capex, Nikshay Poshan Yojana, Vaya Vandana Scheme and the implementation status of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS).
Officers briefed the chair on the physical and financial progress of ongoing works, along with timelines for completion. Emphasising accountability and inter-departmental coordination, the Deputy Commissioner Doda urged the Health Department to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach the grassroots level, particularly in remote and underserved areas of the district. The meeting was attended by the CPO Doda, CMO, SE PWD (R&B) Circle Doda, BMOs, concerned doctors, officials, AEEs and JEs.