Strengthening institutions
With focus on rural development J&K administration is trying to make the institutions powerful on the ground.
Recently State Level Executive Committee (SLEC) headed by Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary recently reviewed the progress made during current financial year under RGSA and also discussed the Annual Action Plan under Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) for FY 2024-25
Dr Shahid also emphasized collaborative efforts with other departments and stakeholders to leverage training infrastructure effectively, ensuring quality standards in training outcomes.
He also advocated for the promotion of e-Governance and technology-driven solutions to enhance governance efficiency within Panchayats.
He highlighted the need to incentivize PRIs towards achieving SDGs, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging their contributions towards sustainable development.
A detailed presentation by Director Panchayati Raj, Sham Lal, highlighted the progress of the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan and suggested measures for further improvement. These measures included training programs, ISO certification of Panchayats, and the use of e-applications.
Director Panchayati Raj also outlined plans for the construction of infrastructure facilities and ensuring the functionality of existing centres.
