Kupwara, May 13 (KNS): District Development Board (DDB) today approved Annual Plan out lay of Rs 213.57 crores for District Kupwara for the current financial year. This includes Rs 1309.71 lacs for regular schemes Rs. 2254.29 lacs as loan, Rs. 16394.89 lacs as Central share and Rs. 1348.68 lacs as State share. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Minister for School Education, Hajj & Auqaf and Tribal Affairs Chaudhary Zulfikar Ali.
The meeting reviewed the action taken report on the decisions of the last board meeting and took comprehensive stock of sectoral, physical and financial achievements registered in the District Plan 2017-18.
The meeting was attended by MP Rajya Sabha, Mir Fayaz, MLA Kupwara, Advocate Bashir Ahmad Dar, MLA Karnah, Advocate Raja Manzoor, MLA Langate, Er. Rasheed, MLCs, Vice Chairmans of various State boards, Advisors of various boards besides district and sectoral heads.
Speaking at the meeting, Zulfikar Ali stressed on envisaging effective and feasible plans with long term developmental implications towards transformation of Kupwara into modern, progressive and self-sustaining district with thrust on economic empowerment and social inclusion by channelizing skill potential, while causing minimal stress to environment and ecology with due emphasis on maintenance of natural/cultural heritage of the district, so as to afford its residents a decent and dignified life.
Various demands towards empowerment and upliftment of people were raised by concerned legislators at the meeting including adequate humanresource for health and education sectors, maternity hospital for Kupwara, development of Bangus valley as a prime tourist destination, proper implementation of Central and State sponsored Schemes, beautification of river banks along Kupwara, and implementation of CM commitments.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Chairman DDB directed officers to take onboard MLAs for approval of plans for catering to the area specific developmental needs and stressed upon all concerned to prioritse CM commitments.
He said that the need of the hour is to create tangible assets with optimal use of available resources and suggested for mandatory soil testing as an essential exercise towards developing safe and reliable infrastructure facilities for all the departments.
He sought cooperation of the local representatives and officers to ensure implementation of the developmental works on ground and assured them that every basic facility will be provided to the people of the district.
He said with cooperation and coordination among executing departments the targets and plans unveiled could be achieved in time.
He stressed upon the district administration that every endeavour should be made towards realizing the goals and targets envisaged in annual plan so as to ensure maximum benefits to the people.
The Minister directed the officers that the board decisions should be implemented in letter and spirit. He said that DDB must act as an institution of empowerment for people and every decision endorsed should reflect the commitment on ground in days ahead.
Member Parliament, Mir Fayaz asked the district administration to work in coordination to ensure effective implementation of various state and centrally sponsored schemes.
Taking review of the implementation of last year district plan, Zulfikar Ali appreciated the district administration and DC for judicious utilisation of funds.
Meanwhile, Minister besides inaugurating newly constructed DC Office Chamber Kupwara also inaugurated Sub-Health Centre buildings at Budwan Tangdar, Shahnagri and Affan Lolab. (KNS)