SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 16: Secretary, Planning, Development & Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Dr. Owais Ahmed held an introductory meeting with the officers and officials of the Department to review its functioning, the progress of key developmental initiatives and the priorities for effective implementation of various programmes.
During the meeting, the status of the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP) was reviewed. The package comprises 53 projects sanctioned at a total cost of Rs 70,244.55 crore, with an aggregate physical progress of 89%. The progress of the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) was also discussed, with 123 out of 124 identified issues reported as resolved.
The meeting also reviewed various important initiatives, including Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Census 2027, Family ID, data harmonization, Vibrant Villages Programme-II and the Aspirational Districts, Blocks and Panchayats Programme. The Department’s role in strengthening project monitoring, statistical systems, evidence-based planning and evaluation of developmental schemes was also discussed.
Progress under public-private partnership (PPP) initiatives and capacity-building activities through the Centre for Innovation and Transformation in Governance (CITaG) was reviewed. Preparations for the 6th National Conference of Chief Secretaries and the forthcoming Northern Zonal Council meeting were also discussed.
In his closing remarks, the Secretary emphasized the importance of effective inter-departmental coordination, timely submission of requisite information, regular monitoring of projects, and prompt resolution of pending issues to ensure the effective implementation of developmental programmes and the achievement of the development priorities of Jammu and Kashmir.
