Samba, Jun 25: Director General, J&K Institute of Management, Public Administration and Rural Development (IMPARD), Rehana Batool, on Thursday visited Village Kandral in Block Ramgarh, District Samba, under the Vibrant Village Programme (Phase-II) to review progress of developmental works and take stock of implementation of various government initiatives in the border village.
During the visit, the Director General undertook an on-the-spot inspection of ongoing developmental projects and interacted extensively with local residents to obtain first-hand feedback on public service delivery and the impact of flagship government schemes. She gave a patient hearing to grievances projected by villagers and accorded approval in principle to proposals of developmental works already prepared by the Nodal Officer of the village, BDO Vijaypur.
Emphasising that development must be people-centric and need-based, Rehana Batool directed all sectoral officers to draw up a comprehensive development plan in close coordination with local inhabitants so that community aspirations are duly reflected in every intervention. She underscored the need for timely execution of projects and stressed effective inter-departmental convergence to accelerate development. She observed that every government scheme should find meaningful expression on the ground so as to transform the border settlement into a truly vibrant village.
While inspecting departmental stalls, the Director General commended the sincere efforts of participating departments for creating awareness about various government welfare schemes through informative displays and provision of on-the-spot public services. She appreciated outreach initiatives aimed at bridging the gap between administration and people.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to socio-economic advancement of border communities, the Director General stated that all initiatives under the Vibrant Village Programme would be implemented in mission mode, with special emphasis on strengthening infrastructure, improving essential services, generating sustainable livelihood opportunities, and enhancing the overall quality of life of people residing in border areas.
Earlier, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) presented a comprehensive overview of the Vibrant Village Programme, highlighting its objectives, achievements, and pipeline of proposed developmental interventions for Village Kandral. The event witnessed the participation of senior district officers, sectoral officers, and local residents.
