ANANTNAG: Member of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), Dr. Asha Lakra, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, Anantnag, to assess the implementation of various safeguards, welfare schemes, developmental programmes and infrastructure projects aimed at protecting the rights and promoting the socio-economic welfare of Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities in the district.
During the meeting, Dr. Lakra undertook a detailed review of the progress achieved under various tribal welfare initiatives and assessed the role of different departments in ensuring that the benefits of government schemes reach eligible beneficiaries. She stressed the need for effective implementation of welfare measures, timely resolution of pending issues and removal of administrative bottlenecks that may hinder the delivery of benefits to members of Scheduled Tribe communities.
Emphasising accountability and a result-oriented approach, the NCST Member directed the concerned officers to ensure strict adherence to prescribed timelines, strengthen monitoring mechanisms and improve coordination among departments for effective implementation of welfare schemes. She underscored the importance of ensuring that eligible beneficiaries are adequately informed about the schemes and safeguards available to them and are able to access the intended benefits without unnecessary delays.
Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, briefed the Member on the status of implementation of various tribal welfare schemes, ongoing developmental works and initiatives being undertaken by the district administration and line departments for the welfare and upliftment of Scheduled Tribe communities. He also apprised her of the progress made by the concerned departments and the measures being taken to facilitate the delivery of government benefits to eligible beneficiaries.
Detailed deliberations were held on departmental progress, implementation challenges and issues requiring inter-departmental coordination. The meeting also emphasised the need to strengthen outreach, improve awareness among tribal communities regarding government schemes and entitlements, and ensure that welfare initiatives translate into tangible benefits at the grassroots level.
Dr. Lakra stressed that the welfare and protection of Scheduled Tribe communities must remain a priority and called for a coordinated approach by all concerned departments to ensure transparency, accountability and timely implementation of government programmes. She urged the officers to address genuine grievances promptly and work towards improving access to essential services, welfare assistance and developmental opportunities for tribal communities.
The review meeting was aimed at strengthening the implementation and monitoring of tribal welfare initiatives in the district and ensuring that the intended benefits of government schemes reach eligible Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries in a timely and effective manner.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chief Planning Officer and officers from the Police, Health, Education, Rural Development, Social Welfare, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Sheep Husbandry, Jal Shakti, Roads and Buildings, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Fisheries, KPDCL, banking institutions and other concerned departments.
