PULWAMA: A high-level meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) was convened today here to review the implementation and progress of various Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) in the district.

The meeting was presided over by Member of Parliament, Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency, Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom underlined administration's focus on transparency, efficiency, and ensuring that the benefits of government initiatives reach every eligible beneficiary.

At the outset, Joint Director Planning Pulwama gave a detailed presentation on the district profile and highlighted achievements under major schemes implemented by departments such as Rural Development, R&B, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, NRLM, Urban Livelihood Mission, Handicrafts & Handlooms, Social Welfare, Education, Health, PHE, Power, CA&PD, and Labour & Employment.

The meeting was apprised of scheme-wise progress and achievements in MGNREGA, PMAY-G, PMAY-U, SBM-G, SBM-U, RGSA, PMGSY, CRF, Capex & CSS funding, Jal Jeevan Mission, PM SVANidhi, and AMRUT, among others. Updates on Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) and statistics related to the JK Samadhan Grievance Portal were also shared.

Additionally, the meeting was apprised about the restoration programme for the revival and restoration of various heritage sites across the district.

Appreciating the overall progress made by the district administration, the MP emphasized that the true objective of every government scheme is to serve the people, and maximum public benefit must be ensured through efficient implementation.

He directed for achieving saturation under all schemes especially Jal Jeevan Mission so that every household has access to clean and safe drinking water.

Highlighting the importance of sustainable infrastructure, Syed Ruhullah Mehdi strongly advocated for the construction of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) and Solid Waste Management Plants to prevent the contamination of water bodies and safeguard public health.

The meeting was informed that a waste management plant is already under construction and mechanical equipment is tendered by department, and the development of Sewage treatment facilities is under active consideration and proposal has been prepared.

Reiterating the importance of human development and localised planning, Syed Ruhullah Mehdi directed the officers to adopt a proactive and people-centric approach to public service delivery and ensure tangible outcomes for the citizens.

"All-out efforts must be made to ensure ease of living for the inhabitants of the district, and that every government scheme should aim to bring tangible improvements in the lives of the people", said the MP.

During the meeting, MP listened to suggestions and demands raised by MLAs and DDC Members, reaffirming his commitment to the holistic development and welfare of the district.

Amongst others, the meeting was attended by Members of Legislative Assemblies Pampore, Tral and Rajpora, Vice-Chair Person DDC Pulwama, and DDC Members while ADC Awantipora, ADC Tral, SE R&B, GM DIC , ACD Pulwama and other District and Sectoral Officers were also present in the meeting.