SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Saurabh Bhagat, today visited the Directorate of FCS&CA Kashmir at Shaheed Gunj, here, and convened a review meeting with the Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir Division, Assistant Directors FCS&CA Kashmir and officers of NIC, UIDAI, FCI and JKRTC and Punjab National Bank.
Nazim Zai Khan, Director FCS&CA Kashmir, Joint Director FCS&CA Kashmir, Financial Advisor FCS&CA Kashmir and Deputy Director FCS&CA Kashmir were present while all the Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Directors joined virtually.
The Commissioner Secretary also visited the ongoing works in the Directorate, including construction of the new administrative block and convention centre. He issued directions regarding the dumping of essential commodities at winter zones, main border points and other strategic locations to ensure uninterrupted supply during winter. The implementation of CBDC was discussed with the Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Directors, UIDAI, NIC and the Punjab National Bank representative. Srinagar, the pilot district, was specially directed to complete all necessary steps while the remaining districts were asked to keep the required steps in place for early rollout.
The Commissioner Secretary asked all Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Directors were directed to complete 100% e-KYC by the end of this month. He stressed that it is essential for authenticating beneficiaries, eliminating duplicate and ineligible entries and ensuring transparency. He directed the officers to intensify field-level efforts, coordinate closely with NIC and UIDAI and monitor progress so that no eligible beneficiary is left out.
Regarding rightful targeting, the Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Directors were directed to complete the fresh list of suspected beneficiaries at the earliest and finalize all necessary action by the end of this month. Regarding facial authentication, all Assistant Directors FCS&CA Kashmir were directed to ensure that all dealers are ready by taking the required steps. Grievances must be disposed of within the prescribed timeframe.
Saurabh Bhagat appreciated the working of the Directorate of FCS&CA Kashmir and its officers for their dedication, efficiency and commitment in ensuring smooth delivery of essential commodities and public services.
