After assuming charge as Deputy Commissioner of Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired an introductory sectoral meeting with all district and sectoral officers to take stock of ongoing developmental works and governance mechanisms across the district.
Besides, ADC Budgam, CPO Budgam, ACR Budgam CEO, CMO, SDMs, Tehsildars, BDOs, Executive Officers of Municipal Committees, and sectoral heads from departments including Rural Development, Health, Education, PDD, PHE, R&B, PMGSY, Irrigation & Flood Control, Social Welfare, Cooperatives, and NRLM were present in the meeting.
In a comprehensive sector-wise review, the DC held threadbare discussions on departmental performance, project progress, and implementation status of key government schemes. He directed all executing agencies to strictly adhere to the set timelines for completion of projects and ensure quality standards are met.
Underscoring the significance of community involvement, the DC said that public participation in both planning and implementation of developmental initiatives is vital for achieving inclusive progress. He directed that all eligible beneficiaries must receive benefits under government schemes within the stipulated timelines.
The DC stressed the need for real-time monitoring and regular structural reviews of major infrastructure projects to eliminate delays and bottlenecks. Emphasizing e-governance, the DC directed concerned officers to ensure delivery of all online services within the timeframe specified under the Public Services Guarantee Act.
He further instructed departments to organize special outreach camps to provide doorstep services and raise awareness about various welfare schemes. The DC called upon officers to uphold transparency, accountability, and integrity in their official conduct, emphasizing that public trust is the cornerstone of good governance.
The DC stressed that effective coordination and cooperation among all departments is imperative to ensure efficient service delivery and successful implementation of developmental initiatives. He concluded with a strong message to all officials that “Work for the people, in whatever capacity you serve. Keep your office doors open, be accessible, so that prosperity reaches even the last individual in the remotest village of Budgam”.