Government of Jammu & Kashmir, Finance Department (Development Expenditure Division-I) ******* Minutes of District Plan (Capex) meeting for the Financial Year 2021-22 held under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor, UT of J&K. Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor Sh. Manoj Sinha chaired the 2nd District Plan (Capex) meeting on 16.06.2021 at 11.00 AM. All the Advisors to Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor, J&K, Chief Secretary/Financial Commissioner (Finance), J&K, all DDC Chairpersons, all the Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners Jammu/Kashmir besides all DDCs and other senior officers participated in the meeting. Dr. A.K Mehta, IAS, Chief Secretary/Financial Commissioner (Finance), J&K welcomed all the participants to the historic meeting for approval of District Plans (Capex) after implementation of three tier Panchayati Raj System in the Union Territory. He complimented all the DDC chairpersons and other elected representatives of the Panchayati Raj Institutions for formulating the plan despite the constraints due to Covid-19 pandemic. He referred to the quantum jump in the outlay of current years' Plan i.e. 12600.58 Crore which is more than double than the last year's Plan size. In the inaugural remarks Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor referred to 16.06.2021 as historic day as three tier Panchayati Raj System has been duly implemented and all Panchayats/BDCs/DDCs have actively participated in the Plan formulation process. The chair informed the DDCs/BDCs/Panchayats that they have now a bigger role to play in the development of the Districts. The Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor, while highlighting key features of District Capex Budget, observed that the plan has been prepared through public/ PRls participation with focus on rapid rise in the standard of living of the people, ensuring better roads, potable 1 I Scanned with CamScanner water and electricity, creation of opportunities of employment, exploring Tourism Potential and empowerment of the youth. The Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor opined that active participation of the public and their representative in the Planning process shall lay a strong edifice for development of Plans at three levels of local self government. The bottom­ up approach adopted for planning will achieve socio-economic development, sustainable and inclusive growth at the gross root level and will strengthen basic amenities along with development of human capital. All the DDC chairpersons and District Development Commissioners briefed the chair regarding the highlights of their District Plans. The concerns/ideas were shared by all the DDC chairpersons and District Development Commissioners. They presented their progress indicating the plan size of their respective Districts and appraised the chair about the priority sectors of their respective Districts and also provided details of the projects which are to be completed during the current financial year 2021- 22. All the DDC chairpersons appreciated the bottom up approach adopted by the Government of UT of J&K and thanked Hon'ble lieutenant Governor for quantum jump in their respective Plan sizes and for involving them fully in formulation of district Plans. The gist of points raised by DDC chairpersons are as follows:- District Anantnag: 1. Action Plan formulated after conducting Gram Sabha and in consultation of elected representatives (DDCs/BDCs/PRls). 2. Series of meetings held with all stake holders before finalization of Plan 3. Due care for establishment of recreation facilities like development of parks have been taken. 4. Steps for youth engagement like development of play fields and provision of sports kits incorporated. 2 Scanned with CamScanner 5. Provision for drinking water facilities in water scarcity areas made and protection/improvement of springs/ponds prioritized. 6. Improvement/Stabilization of LT network and creation/ augmentation of sub stations incorporated. 7. Augmentation of Medical equipments and ambulances for Hospitals incorporated. 8. Establishment of COVID isolation centers at each Panchayat Halqa ensured. 9. Only High visibility/impact activities included. 10. About 85% of works to be completed this year. District Baramulla:- 1. Four Laning of road from Narbal to Uri and handing over of its execution to National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation limited India for speedy completion. 2. Establishment of Circuit for promoting religious and historical Tourism by harnessing potential of Uri temple, Pattan temple, Gurudwaras, Perhaspora (Budhist site), Gulmarg, Uri, Bosnia, Kiterdaji , wet land of Hygam Rakh and Wular. 3. Speeding up pace of work at GMC Baramulla. 4. Decongestion of old Town Baramulla. 5. Taking up of Greater Baramulla project. 6. Revival of Mohra Hydel Power Project. District Bandipore:- 1. Additional Quota for Macadamization of Roads (69 Km extra ); 2. Fast macadamization of Gurez and Tulail Roads by BRO (GREF}; 3. Upgradation of Tourism Facilities around Wullar and its adjoining areas & Construction of Wullar Bolevard Road; 3 Scanned w ith CamScanner District Budgam:- 1. Construction of District Hospital Budgam. The revised DPR at a cost of 81. 78 crores has been prepared for 200 bedded District hospital Reshipora Budgam and submitted to the Govt. Vide letter No.DDCB/Health/2618-22, dated 16.06.2021 2. Up gradation of District Sports stadium, Budgam. DPR to the extent of Rs 274.03 lacs ( Development part=125.96 lacs and lighting part=148.07 lacs) have been prepared and submitted to Secretary Sports Council vide letter No. DDCB/Sports council/9518 dated 16.01.2021 . 3. Additionality for macadamisation of roads. The Action plan approved under "Cities and Towns" and "Pot holes" is in full swing and the condition of the roads shall be improved to the great extent but there are some 16 important roads having a length of 32.58 Kms which are in poor condition and are not reflected in any of the programmes/ schemes. The proposal to the extent of Rs.9.32 crores for additionality has been submitted to the Administrative Deptt (Principal Secretary PWD) vide letter No. DDCB/2545-47 Dated: 14.06.2021 and needs to be considered . 4. 6262 cases which are pending for want of sanction under pension schemes of Social welfare for which the matter stands taken up with the Administrative Department and needs sanction. 5. There is a liability of Rs. 63.92 lacs on account of various works executed by the POD for Mohurram for which matter stands taken up vide communication No. DDCB/Mohurram/1324-27 dated 04.05.2021 . 4 Scanned w:it h Ca mScanner District Doda :- 1. Promotion of tourism in the district; 2. Special employment/recruitment drive for unemployed youth by Para military forces; 3. Establishment of forest training institute; 4. Promotion of Wood Waste Industry; 5. 132/33 KVA Grid Station with transmission line from Khillani to Bhaderwah. 6. Maintenance of Bhaderwah-Chamba road. District Ganderbal:- 1. Completion of Widening I Construction of Pandach­ Beehama Road . 2. Completion of bridges including Guzhama Bridge under execution in the District. 3. Providing of incentives honorarium to un-employed youth and enhancing the job avenues for educated youth of J&K. 4. Beautification/Protection works of River embankments from Duderhama Bridge to Wayil Bridge, must be taken in hand. 5. Flood Protection works must be taken in hand to avoid the threat of floods. 6. Development of more and more destinations like Lal Marg, Mohan Marg etc. as Tourist spots to boost the economy. District Jammu:- 1. Development of pilgrims tourist spots at Showa Mata, Jhiri, Baba mahi Mal, Baba Kai Dev Sthan Maira Mandrian & mathwar; 2. Creation of PHE Mech. Division at Akhnoor; 3. Up-gradation of sports stadium at Bhalwal, gharota & Marh; 4. Approval of 11 No. of works of water stressed areas as priority- under JJM prioritized by District Development Council/ BOC for which the matter has been taken with Mission Director, JJM, J&K. 5 Scanned w:it h CamScanner District Kathua:- 1. Mining permission in Basohli area, as all the land along the river bed is either submerged in Ranjit Sagar Dam or is Forest land. Therefore, no blocks either for auction or extraction by Panchayat could be identified. 2. Under JJM so far only works below ~ 1.00 crores being taken as directed by Jal Shakti Department. It is covering only 34 schemes. Works for more than ~ 1.00 crores should be authorized for timely completion and utilization of funds. 3. Better road connectivity and tourism Infrastructure should be developed in hilly region of the District, Bani, Basohli and Billawar etc. 4. Sanctioning of Double Lanning of Road from Lakhanpur­ Mahanpur-Basohli upto Dunera. 5. Construction of Toll Tunnel through Sundrikot Shivalik Ridge near Bhini River Ridge (Billawar). 6. Widening of Dayalachack-Challan road. 7. Balance work of construction of Bani- Billawar road via Derigala (about 10 Km) District Kishtwar:- 1. Opening of Kishtwar-Sinthan Road for Travelers. 2. Forest Clearance of Lopara to Hanzal Road and Marwah to Hanzal Road. 3. Employment to Land losers in Power Projects. 4. Permanent job for land losers in CVPPL. 5. Electrification of Marwah & Warwan. 6. Shortage of Doctors/ Paramedical staff in Health department. 6 Scanned with CamScanner District Kulgam:- 1. Construction of power project at Veshaw Nallah. 2. Construction/completion of Indoor stadium kulgam. 3. Under creation of new District some key projects had been taken up especially construction of Residential Quarters at Lirrow Kulgam which can provide better accommodation facilities, funds for its completion will be considered together with the walling for security of the Local representatives. 4. Honorarium of the DDC members is enhanced. District Kupwara:- 1. Construction/development of two outdoor sports stadiums in Galizo and Panditpora Kupwara for promotion of sports activities. 2. Construction/development of Indoor sports complexes at Sogam, Kralpora, Ramhall and Tangdhar. 3. Up-gradation of Old block of SDH Kupwara as Maternity Hospital. 4. Bringing the Kupwara on tourism map with the development of tourism infrastructure to tap the huge tourism potential of the district.