‘Govt To Citizen Transactions Should Be Completely Transparent To Meet Aspiration Of A Modern Society’
Srinagar- Asserting that government to citizen transactions should be completely transparent to meet the aspiration of a modern society, the Union Territory Lieutenant Governor; Manoj Sinha said on Wednesday that Jammu and Kashmir must set an example for others in public service delivery.
Sinha made these remarks while chairing a high level meeting to review the developmental scenario in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday, an official spokesperson said. The LG, he said, appraised implementation progress of Central & UT Government schemes and developmental projects on the ground.
“Government to citizen transactions should be completely transparent to meet the aspiration of a modern society. Jammu Kashmir must set an example for others in public service delivery. An integrated system and strategic plan is necessary for the empowerment of farmers, women and youth. Our efforts must enhance their potential and progressively transform their lives,” Sinha said.
“Resolve bottlenecks of all the key infrastructure projects and projects under District Capex, centrally sponsored schemes and target for completion of the projects within given timelines,” he added.
The LG also reviewed the winter preparedness of the administration and various departments in the District.
The spokesperson said that directions were issued for preparing winter preparedness response plan at district level, including snow clearance from highways, major district roads, PMGSY and village roads and smooth functioning of hospitals, power & water supply schemes, educational institutions on priority.
The LG, he said, issued directions to the Deputy Commissioner to review the progress under JJM and other water supply schemes on a regular basis.
While reviewing the progress registered under the Power sector, the spokesperson said, the LG directed for 100 percent coverage of electric meters in the district. Sinha, he said, also directed for effective implementation of the Power amnesty scheme in the district and sought feedback on the scheme.
The meeting, the spokesperson said, was informed that the department is receiving good response from the power consumers.
He further said that the LG underlined the need to take dedicated measures for improving the literacy rate and sex ratio of the district. Sinha, he said, also assessed the efforts made for promotion of tourism & culture and facilities created at tourist places.
“The chair was informed that Gurez, Wullar and other festivals received huge participation from the public and witnessed a substantial increase in the tourist footfall, which increased from 12,000 to 35,000 in 2022,” the spokesperson said.
He further said that detailed discussions were held on the Employment & Livelihood generation, self-employment, Public outreach programmes, Skill development, Sports and youth engagement programmes and activities being conducted in the District.
“We need to ensure support and requisite training to everyone planning to start his or her own business venture. I am sure with a helping hand from administration, the young entrepreneurs will keep the wheels of progress moving,” Sinha said.
Reviewing the status of development of the industrial sector, the spokesperson said that the chair was informed that 160 applications were received for setting up industrial units in the district.
He said that the LG asked the District administration and concerned departments to facilitate the speedy implementation on the ground.
The meeting, he said, was also informed that under Sports and Youth engagement, over 1,10,000 youth have participated in different events during the current year. Playfields were made operational in all panchayats, and Polo was revived after decades in Gurez on the eve of Gurez Festival 2022.
The spokesperson further said that the LG directed for special focus on agriculture and allied sectors, and called for increasing awareness among the farmers associated with agriculture and allied activities regarding government schemes and programmes, and encouraging milk processing for value addition in the dairy sector.
“Diversification in agriculture has immense potential to make our farmers self-reliant and increase their incomes. Prosperity must reach every farming family to boost sustainable growth,” Sinha said.
Terming Drug addiction a curse for humanity, the LG asked the District Administration and Police Department to launch a crackdown on drug dealers and drug peddlers to make Bandipora drug free.
Sinha, the spokesperson said, also sought a detailed report on the vaccination drive for Lumpy Skin Disease, training of Pashu Sakhis, insurance of livestock, besides the action taken report on the outcomes and recommendations of the medical equipment audit.
Besides, he said that the LG sought a detailed report on major infrastructure projects, road connectivity, Wullar Lake conservation, District Capex, upgradation of Power, Health, Education and Road infrastructure; Citizen centric services; implementation of public welfare schemes, particularly Youth, women and farmers oriented schemes.
“The Lt Governor directed the concerned officers to ensure saturation of all social security schemes and make improvements in public service delivery. The Lt Governor asked the officers to ensure that benefits of online services reach the people, and they do not suffer for want of these services,” the spokesperson said.
During his visit, he said, the LG inaugurated and laid foundation stones of various projects worth Rs 68.98 cr that will benefit all sections of society.
The development projects inaugurated by LG included augmentation of capacity from 50 to 100MVA at 132/33 KV Grid Station Patushahi Bandipora at cost Rs 6.91 cr; 30 Bedded IPD at SDH Dawar costing Rs 3.52 cr; Mini Secretariat (Revenue Complex Dawar) under R&R (KGHEP) worth Rs 3.50 cr; Upgradation of Tarbal to Kanzalwan Bagtore Road, Gurez & Gardoora to Galkul Road, Bandipora with total cost of Rs 9.80 cr; 1X40 mtr. Span Trussed Girder Bridge at Dangithal Tulail (Gurez) costing Rs 2.03 cr, 4X35 MTS Naidkhai Bridge costing Rs 14.73 cr; Double Storey building at MS Gashri Mohalla Naidkhai, Double Storey ACR at HSS Nowgam & Additional Accommodation Block at total cost of Rs 1.74 cr; Health Sub Centre at Hussangam, Gurez & Health Sub Centre at Markoot, Gurez at total project cost of Rs 83.90 lakhs, One Stop centre for Women costing Rs 48 lakhs.
The projects for which LG laid foundation stone includes – Public Park at Hilalabad (Nesbal) & Public Park at Murkandal at total project cost of Rs 5.98 cr and Non Motorable Walkway around Wullar Lake from Banwari Bridge to Naz Nalla at Rs 19.42 cr.
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