Innovative ideas
During the finalization of developmental programmes at the block level, the Deputy Commissioners in Jammu and Kashmir are trying to ensure participation of people in such programmes for success.
Recently DC Srinagar finalized the plan for the block development under Aspirational Block Development Programme.
On the occasion, the DC asked the concerned Departments to adopt best practices and innovative ideas so as to get tangible results on ground and overall socio-economic development of the people. He also asked them to take necessary interventions to fill the gaps and achieve the set goals.
The Chief Agriculture Officer was asked to explore the scope of the schemes suitable for the climate of these Blocks and go for Hydroponics and Aeroponics kind of farming methods in Harwan and Khonmoh Blocks under Aspirational Block Development Programme. Hydroponics and aeroponics are methods of growing plants that do not use soil but instead use only a nutrient solution in water and grow plants in the air without the use of soil respectively.
The School Education Department was asked to lay focused attention towards SAMAGRA Shiksha to further strengthen the education scenario in the identified Panchayat Blocks for improvement and holistic education setup.
Similarly, the DC asked the Chief Medical Officer to incorporate procurement of essential equipment in the plan to further strengthen the health care facilities under Aspirational Block Development Programme.
