Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Feb 14: To review the physical, financial achievements of the schemes being implemented in District Udhampur covered under DISHA, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired District Development Coordination & Monitoring Committee Meeting (DISHA) at Conference Hall DC Office Complex.
DDC Chairperson, Udhampur Lal Chand, DDC Vice Chairperson, Juhi Manhas, Pathania, Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur Indu Kanwal Chib, SSP, Vinod Kumar, BDCs, President MC, Dr Jogeshwar Gupta, MC Ramnagar, MC Chenani, DDCs and other nominated members of DISHA Committee i. e. PRIs, Women, representatives of ST, SC,NGO besides District/Sectoral Officers of different departments were attended the meeting on the occasion.
At outset, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Indu Kanwal Chib gave a sector wise detailed power point presentation of the physical/financial progress achieved during the year 2021-22 under various flagship programmes/schemes incorporated under DISHA being implemented in the District , besides mega projects.
Dr Singh took extensive review of all schemes under taken by different departments in the district. District heads of various departments apprised the Union Minister about the status of different schemes taken up and their status as on date. He 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 and no eligible beneficiary to be left out.
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. The Union Minister directed all the concerned departments to ensure 100% coverage of all eligible beneficiaries and golden cards for whole population in the district.
During the meeting, it was desired that Jal Jeevan Mission shall be implemented in Mission Mode for 100% piped water connection to the public. The Jal Shakti Department Udhampur was directed to expedite the tendering process. The Chairman issued directions regarding smooth and proper supply of electricity in far flung areas of Moungri, Panchari and Upper reaches of Basantgarh as demanded by various BDCs Chairpersons
DDC Chairperson, Lal Chand, Vice Chairperson, BDCs and PRIs 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 projected and fulfilled well in time.