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Government of & , 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 . 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

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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 : 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.

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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 :- 1. Four Laning of road from to Uri and handing over of its execution to National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation limited for speedy completion. 2. Establishment of Circuit for promoting religious and historical Tourism by harnessing potential of Uri temple, temple, Gurudwaras, Perhaspora (Budhist site), , 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 :- 1. Additional Quota for Macadamization of Roads (69 Km extra ); 2. Fast macadamization of and Tulail Roads by BRO (GREF}; 3. Upgradation of Tourism Facilities around Wullar and its adjoining areas & Construction of Wullar Bolevard Road;

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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 .

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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 . 6. Maintenance of Bhaderwah-Chamba road.

District :- 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 ; 3. Up-gradation of sports stadium at Bhalwal, gharota & ; 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.

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Scanned w:it h CamScanner District :- 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 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 :- 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.

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Scanned with CamScanner District :- 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 :- 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, , 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. 5. Filling up of vacant posts of District Officers/Sectoral heads of various departments in District Kupwara. 6. Declaration of recently occurred two Hailstorms in district Kupwara as natural Calamity and compensation to be provided to the affected farmers/orchardists/ as per provisions of SDRF guidelines. 7. Revival/restoration of storage dams at Dooribal, Qaziabad and Babpora, Halmatpora. 8. Construction of Conference hall at Kupwara headquarters for conducting WIP meetings.

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Scanned with CamScanner District :- 1. Sanction of Trauma Hospital for District Poonch; 2. Completion of Mini Secretariat at Poonch and Mendhar under languishing projects. 3. Opening of for general public; 4. Filling up of vacant posts of Health and Education department; 5. Development of Tourism potential in District Poonch. 6. Construction of Ring Road in Poonch.

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1. Construction of Express highway from Pulwama to ; 2. Beautification of Pulwama town by Housing & Urban development Department; 3. Completion of two important bridges viz. Dogripora & Reshipora under Languishing projects, which are being executed by JKPCC Ltd.

District Raiouri:-

1. Border Area Development Plan for the year 2021-22 needs to be modified/re-casted in consultation with the District Dev. Council as 4 years Perspective Plan from 2020-21 to 2023-2024 has already been formulated and submitted to the Planning Development & Monitoring Department by the District; 2. The ceiling provided under Urban Development Sector is very meager and needs to be enhanced; 3. Action Plan under SCA to TSS/ Article 275(i) for the year 2021-22 needs to be formulated in consultation with the District Development Council;

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Scanned with CamScanner 4. State Capex Budget has to be formulated in consultation with the District Development Council; 5. In order to overcome the water scarcity problem in the District, the Jal Jeevan Mission needs to be implemented as early as possible; 6. DPRs for development of Tourism need to be formulated/ sanctioned under PMDP.

District Ramban:-

1. Under Mid Day Meal Scheme, allocation for the current financial year is Rs. 208.24 lakh only whereas the availability of funds during previous year was Rs. 822.77 lakh against which Rs. 765.46 lakh stands utilized for providing of dry ration to school children. The allocation for the current financial year is required to be increased from Rs. 208.24 lakh to Rs. 822.77 lakh. 2. Under PMAY-G, ceiling for the current financial year is Rs. 2681.53 lakh, whereas actual amount required to complete all houses (viz. 14050 houses) by March 2022 is Rs. 8320.86 lakh. 3. Under PMGSY sector, budgetary ceiling to the tune of Rs. 5500.00 lakh for the CFY has been conveyed. The actual funds required to complete all 58 number of ongoing Schemes during the current financial year, is Rs. 19514.81 lakh. 4. Allocation I budgetary ceiling to the tune of Rs. 7533.00 lakhs has been conveyed during 2021-22 under JJM. To complete all Schemes under JJM viz. 88 numbers (including 74 retro fitting schemes and 14 new schemes), the actual requirement is Rs. 28694.00 lakh (Rs. 23107.00 lakh for 74 retro fitting schemes and Rs. 5587.00 lakh for 14 new schemes).

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Scanned with CamScanner 5. Adequate staff both Medical and Para-medical is urgently required for smooth functioning of Trauma Care Centre at DH Ramban. 6. To ensure the timely execution of all developmental schemes / works during 2021-22, all posts lying vacant in engineering wing of PW(R&B) Department, Jal Shakti, Power, PMGSY, Rural Development Department, Ramban are required to be filled up immediately. 7. 02 number of Snow Cutting Machines (01 for and 01 for Ramban) in District Ramban are urgently required before the ensuing winter season. 8. Under NDI sector, no budgetary ceiling has been communicated during 2021-22. Funds to the tune of Rs . 500.00 lakh approx. are required for completion of the ongoing projects viz. Administrative Block - II and Residential Quarters for ADDC/ADC/CPO/ACR. 9. Budgetary Ceiling under UT component of PWD Sector for the year 2021-22 is Rs. 270.00 lakh, which needs to be increased atleast to the tune of Rs. 1000.00 lakh for completion of ongoing projects within next two to three years. 10.Construction of Child & Maternity Hospital. 11.Planning should start from October in view of onset of winter season. 12.Setting up of Tourism Development Authority.

District :- 1. Administrative Approval of works upto 5 crores with District Development Council Chairpersons. 2. Distribution of GPDP based Financial provisions of District Capex amongst three tiers of local self Government and accordingly plan formulation thereof in the ratio of : Panchayats------50% of total funds. 2nd tier (BDC's)------30% of total funds. 3rd tier (DDC's)------20% of total funds.

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Scanned with CamScanner 3. This has enabled the three tiers to cater to their needs. 4. Provision of Untied Funds at the disposal of Chairpersons to meet out unforeseen exigencies/ emergencies/ contingencies during the year. 5. To appoint DDC Chairpersons, Members and BDC Chairpersons, as Chairpersons of Rogi Kalayan Samiti's in respective Hospitals in their areas. 6. Consultation of PRl's, BDC's and DDC's in formulation/execution of State Sector Plan, CSS's. 7. No transfer of at least Non-Gazetted Officials by HOD's or Administrative Secretaries in the District without consultation of Chairpersons. 8. Visiting HOD's and Admin_istrative Secretaries in the District are not informing/ taking on board Chairpersons/ Vice Chairpersons. 9. For provision of Private Secretaries, PA/PRD's to Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons and PA's to DDC members. 10.Raising. of protocol~ of Members of _QDC's, p~ovision of vehicles/conyeyance and increasing of Honorarium of Cha irpersons/Vice Chairpersons/Members from presently ~ 15000/ 25000/ 35000 to higher level in com.mensurate wiJh their status a~o protocol. . . 11.D,ell,'land for. construction of Council Secretariat Offices - within_ District Administrative Complexes. at least ii') the "Newly.,. Created. Districts" . as the land is available sufficier')~ly. 12.Rationalization of Toll Tax Rate.s levied to the passengers at Ban .Toll Plaza Jammu as the commuters from . use only 15-1.6 kms stretch of Four Lane and NHAI charges Rupees· 140/-. w~ich is. exorbita.nt and can't be justified by a.ny yardsticks.

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Scanned w1ith CamScanner 13.Stopping of illegal mining by Mafias. I propose to handover 50% of the total mining Blocks to JK Mineral Corporation to dilute Monopoly of Private players otherwise this will increase social disorder in future. 14.Due to tunneling and heavy blasting in the construction of Railway alignment in Reasi District all water sources, have vanished/dried up or changed their courses, thereby has created water crisis in Dozens of villages in Reasi District. 15.Ban on civil construction by the Shri Shrine Board Ransoo was imposed some 20 years back in connection with preparation of Master Plan at this upcoming religious tourism spot. But this plan has not been finalized yet. Administrative Department of Housing and UD, Chief Town Planner and Divisional Commissioner Jammu may be advised to open the constructions in Ransoo. 16.Sacred Ban Ganga near base Camp of SMVD yatra Katra has been turned into a dumping yard and has been polluted. This Ganga has religious importance for all. Concerned authorities be instructed to free Ban Ganga from this pollution please. 17.Due to Vacant Positions in all the Departments in Reasi District the productive functioning of these Department has fallen especially engineering Department Education etc. Besides posts of SOM Katra and Mahore may be filled at the earliest. 18.Some mechanism in the form of a Co-ordination committee may be constituted to forge Co-ordination between entities operating in Reasi District viz SMVDSB Katra, NHPC Salal Jyotipuram, Northern Railways, Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board, Civil Administration and Local self Governance Representatives so that public may not suffer in absence of the same as is prevalent presently.

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Scanned wiith CamScanner 19.To connect unconnected 103 villages of District Reasi, Plans/Proposals had been invited from DDC Members by PMGSY. It is humbly requested that these be incorporated in the core network at the earliest by PMGSY to connect these villages.

District Samba:-

1. Flood protection works on Kamore:- floods occurring every year at Kamore on River Basantar in Block Ramgarh of which affect more than half a dozen villages in the area. A comprehensive DPR prepared by Executive Engineer, Flood Control Division Samba amounting to =(. 3546.35 lacs for the said work has already been submitted by this office to Administrative Secretary, Jal Shakti (P.H.E, l&FC) Department. 2. Manpower issue in PDD: - This issue of weakening manpower, especially of Linemen in Power Development Department has been highlighted. This issue regarding vacancies caused by way of various factors needs to be addressed as due to non-availability of this work force, the functioning of PDD gets affected immensely. 3. -Utterbehani Circuit:- The matter regarding inclusion of Purmandal-Utterbehani Circuit as destination of religious tourism under the Scheme "PRASAD" has been taken up by the Tourism Department with the Govt. of India. But the status thereafter is not known. The same needs to be followed up with the Govt. of India so that religious tourism may get a boost in the region . 4. Revival, beautification & Restoration of Samba Fort:- The development of Samba Fort as tourism destination be made with full efforts as it is a heritage property. Moreover, a DPR on the subject amounting to:(. 7.27 Cr stand submitted

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District :- 1. Construction of Tunnel on Mughal Road; 2. Creation of Maternity and Child Care Hospital at Shopian; 3. Completion of Dubijen to Chanchmarg Road; 4. Lift Irrigation Scheme for Shadab Karewa Shopian; 5. Train Connectivity; 6. Lift Irrigation Scheme for Chotipora; 7. Sanctioning of Trauma Hospital at Heerpora (Mughal Road); 8. Bridge from Nagbal Devpora to Alyalpora Shopian; 9. Construction of Sports Stadium at Sindu Sharma! Shopian.

District Srinagar:- 1. Thrust has been given by identifying the works of different nature within the Panchayat. 2. The works which have an impact on two or more Panchayats as also the works which are not covered under any other scheme have been considered under BOC grants. 3. Most of the works identified under DOC grants have been proposed on the criteria of impact on a larger scale. The targets being up-gradation of schools, development of public parks and also augmentation of power infrastructure. 4. COVID Management Plan had been prepared 5. Strengthening of Women Self Help Groups has been given priority

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Scanned wit h CamScanner District :- 1. Approval of Jal Jeevan Mission DPRs as only 1 project against the targeted 118 has been tendered so far and authorization of remaining 117 projects may be expedited so that the same could be put to execution after tendering to address water related issues of the district. 2. Special funding of skill development projects aiming at harnessing local potential especially in agriculture and allied sectors for employment generation and income enhancement. 3. Sanctioning of special road project of Sudh Mahadev-Dudu Basantgarh-Ramnagar circuit road for improvement in riding surface as on one hand it will provide smooth connectivity for the public of these areas while on the other hand it will improve tourism industry by leveraging the tourism potential, these areas offer. 4. Change of criteria for release of BDC Grants from existing "· 25.00 lacs per block to"· 2 lac per panchayat or"· 25.00 lac per block whichever is maximum. This will help address the issues of bigger blocks like Udhampur which has 47 Panchayats. 5. Utilization of savings accrued through tender allotments towards Administrative expenses of DDCs, BDCs and PRls. 6. Hiring of Office I residence for BOC Chairpersons and DDC members. 7. Defining powers clearly for BDCs and DDCs and plan approving authority at district level and special reference to the identification of works for DDCs Grant's of Rs. 10 er. 8. Creation of dedicated budget and manpower for operating DDC / BDC offices. 9. Strengthening of manpower in Rural Development Department especially engineering wing.

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Scanned w'ith CamScanner The Chief Secretary/Financial Commissioner (Finance), J&K emphasized on the following points to be followed by all the districts in letter and spirit: 1. List of works/projects may be displayed in the Gram Panchayats with cost of the project, Date of Start, expected date of completion, Executing agency and Department and the same may also be displayed on the official website of the District. Besides, most of the government facilities be made available online; 2. Solid waste management system may also be made part of the District Plans so that the cleanliness of the Villages/towns/cities and public places/properties is ensured; 3. Mentor Administrative Secretary may take at least one monthly review of the district and interact with DDCs/BDCs/PRls; 4. Completed projects/works may be duly inaugurated so that public outreach improves; 5. Every possible support should be given to districts for youth employment Plans; 6. No government building be kept idle, unutilized buildings may be identified and put to proper use within a month; 7. An evaluation frame work shall be evolved and shared with districts within a month for better monitoring Process; 8. Districts may share their innovative ideas with other districts also; 9. The Plans viz District Tourism Plan, District Industrial Plan, District Swachchta Plan and District Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Fisheries/ Animal Husbandry Plans should be the part of District Development Plan.

The chair permitted the Financial Commissioner, Finance to present detailed proposal of demands under the District Plans (Capex) 2021-22 of all the Districts amounting to ~ 12600.58 crore comprising three components viz CSS ={ 10,449.26 Crore , Negotiated loans ={ 670.56 crore and UT Component of ={ 1480.76 crore. The chair discussed the detailed proposal under the District Capex Plan 2021-22 of all the Districts in terms

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Scanned with CamScanner of physical status of projects undertaken for completion, Projects targeted for completion in the year 2021-22, status /progress of works under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)/ Negotiated loans/ UT Component. Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor approved the District Plans in principle amounting to ~ 12600.58 crore comprising three components viz CSS ~. 10,449.26 Crore, Negotiated loans =t 670.56 crore and UT Component of ~. 1480. 76 crore for the year 2021-22.

The district wise approved ceiling is as under:- (~. In lacs) UT District Negotiated loans css Capex State Central Total S. No. District Loan State Share component Share Share 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Srinagar 2571.62 2679.15 297.68 6412.11 708.80 12669.36 2 Ganderbal 4943.23 3088.95 343.21 8980.88 974.87 18331.14 3 Budgam 9470.27 3531.46 392.38 59160.74 6512.76 79067.61 4 Anantnag 10466.24 3247.40 360.83 67107.49 7308.44 88490.39 5 Kulgam 6232.80 2747.13 305.24 40052.67 4461.76 53799.61

6 Pulwama 6903.82 2738.72 304.30 27809.03 3027.10 40782.97 7 Shopian 4174.82 2544.22 282.69 23773.17 2570.43 33345.33 8 Bara mu Ila 12281.27 3436.67 381.86 85290.04 9308.13 110697.97 9 Bandipora 5614.85 2540.84 282.32 40114.90 4385.23 52938.14

10 Kupwara 11687.00 3446.03 382.89 56514.36 6179.51 78209.79 11 Jam mu 9870.15 3051.47 339.19 50625.34 5569.87 69456.02 12 Samba 4206.34 2747.11 305.24 23481.95 2508.40 33249.03

13 Kathua 8494.33 3348.67 372.07 44848.99 4939.74 62003.80 14 Udhampur 9268.55 3388.46 376.48 72907.39 7580.56 93521.44

15 Reasi 5668.13 3223.93 358.21 93140.56 10123.53 112514.36 16 Doda 7958.65 2648.68 294.30 58658.08 6501.07 76060.78

17 Kishtwar 5260.87 2802.06 311.33 48283.03 5343.99 62001.27

18 Ramban 5566.90 2392.82 265.88 20529.29 2266.53 31021.41

19 9787.08 3063.15 340.36 70964.15 7805.42 91960.16 20 Poonch 7649.43 3683.08 409.24 43554.23 4641.42 59937.41 Total 148076.35 60350.00 6705.70 942208.40 102717.56 1260058.01

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Scanned with CamScanner The Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor Congratulated all DDCs/BDCs/PRls for formulating Plans with in such a short span of time and despite the constraints arising from Covid-19 pandemic. The following directions were issued by the Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor:-

1. The districts shall update their websites regularly so that the objective of e-governance is achieved fully. 2. The Administrative Secretary to Government, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Department to prepare a schedule so that interaction with District Development Councils can be held once in a month at the beginning. 3. The District Development Commissioners and PRls to focus on engagement of youth, Solid waste management, Improvement in the Health and Education Sector, Provisions of clean drinking water/ Irrigation facilities, Employment generation, better road connectivity and Development of sports infrastructure. 4. Each panchayat shall have at least one play field. 5. The District Development Commissioners were directed to lay special emphasis on creation of women self help groups to boost employment opportunities within their respective districts. 6. All the authorities concerned with preparation of plans shall ensure that the provisions for up keep and maintenance of assets shall be ensured and a mechanism for the same shall have to be envisaged at the formulation stage. 7. The Deputy Commissioners were directed to update District Website and display the details of beneficiary oriented schemes, social security schemes and works under District Plans. 8. The Districts to ensure availability of online services so that benefits can be availed by the common masses without any hassle.

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Scanned with CamScanner 9. All concerned Officers directed to maintain transparency and accountability. No work without tender. 10.The districts works to follow GFR to take-up the works/projects which can be completed within 1,2 or at the most 3 years and date of completion of projects/works may be fixed prior to commencement of their execution.

The meeting ended with the vote of thanks to the Chair. (P /(),.~iJf ~ :-~KAS1 . Director, Development Expenditure Division-I, Finance Department

No. DP-27 /DED-I/Gen/2021-22/PS-901 dated: 3o /06/2021

Copy to the: 1. Administrative Secretary to Govt. Department. 2. Divisional Commissioner Jammu/Kashmir. 3. Director General, Budget, Finance Department for further necessary action. 4. District Development Commissioner______5. Director Resources, Finance Department. 6. OSD to Hon'ble Advisor to HLG for information of the Advisor. 7. Pvt. Secy to chief Secretary/Financial Commissioner (Finance), J&K for information of the Chief Secretary/Fe. 8. Pvt. Secy to Principal Secretary to HLG for information of the HLG. 9. 1/c website GAD/FD.

Copy also to: 1. DDC Chairperson ______

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