Rural infrastructure
Recently Secretary RDD emphasised on ACDs, ACPs, REW for convergence and innovation in rural development.
ACDs and ACPs were asked for onboarding other departments particularly those related to rural infrastructure, farming and climate for convergent planning to maximise outcomes.
They were also asked for initiating the process for formulation of Development Plan for every Halqa Panchayat in line with the laid down guidelines. Social audit of the works executed and under execution was also emphasised. Rationalisation of wards in Halqa panchayats was also discussed during the meeting, seeking early proposals from the districts. Expeditious completion of PMAY housing units was also highlighted in the meeting.
The Secretary also asked the officers for early rent assessment of all the office buildings hired for Panchayat Ghars, BDC and DDCs offices, and initiating steps for vacation of Panchayat Ghars which are yet to be operationalised.
The need for strengthening the planning capabilities of District Development Councils and inter-sectoral coordination was discussed in details and officers asked for measures in this regard. Directors, Directorate of Rural Development Jammu/ Kashmir and Director Panchayati Raj shared detailed presentation with ACDs and ACPs for progress under various schemes and steps required for targeted achievements under various schemes.
