Says Govt Schemes Envisage Loans To Poor Without Any Guarantee
Srinagar- Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday directed the authorities in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district for making necessary interventions in facilitating the establishment of industrial units in the district, besides ensuring timely disposal of change of land use applications, and convenient, hassle free services to public in government departments.
Sinha passed these directions while inaugurating and laying foundation stones of several infrastructure projects worth Rs 61 crores, during his visit to this south Kashmir district, an official spokesperson said.
The LG, he said, chaired the District Development Review meeting and stressed on the development of infrastructure, industries, agriculture, enhancing mobility, saturation of social welfare schemes and improving the ease of living.
The spokesperson said that the LG directed the district administration to prepare a comprehensive district level plan for self-employment of youth, promotion of tourism and culture. He said that the LG while reviewing the saturation of Kisan Credit Card scheme further stated that the landless farmers, solely dependent on livestock, must receive the financial assistance through KCC.
Sinha, as per the spokesperson also instructed the Animal, Sheep husbandry & Fisheries department to ensure insurance of all the livestock in the district.
The LG, he said, also directed the District administration to ensure youth are supported for self-employment during Back to Village Jan Abhiyan.
“Re-orient the planning and monitor the implementation to achieve the goal of full employment in the district,” Sinha said.
“Government schemes envisage loans to poor without any guarantee. Financial inclusion is the key enabler and it is bank’s prime responsibility to improve access of the poor to banks and help alleviate poverty. Banks or concerned officers violating the norms will be penalized,” he added.
The spokesperson said that the subject teachers’ pool system was also reviewed for seamless coordination and availability of teachers. The LG, he said, directed for timely renovation of schools and proper functioning of Vocational training and Atal tinkering labs.
“He directed the concerned officers for making necessary interventions in facilitating the establishment of industrial units in the district, besides ensuring timely disposal of change of land use applications, and convenient, hassle free services to public in government departments. Directions were issued for achieving the target of Har Ghar Nal Se Jal. SBM Phase-II works to be completed by November,” he said.
The LG, as per the spokesperson said that Pulwama must saturate schemes like PMAY.
While reviewing the Power Sector in the district, he said, the chair was briefed about the preparations being made in view of the ensuing winter season; Damage & Repairs of Distribution Transformers; Buffer Stock Arrangements, Peak Demand & Supply, provisions for replacing damaged transformers within given timelines of 12 hours in urban and 24 to 48 hours in rural areas.
“People should not face any problem during winters. Make adequate arrangements for uninterrupted supply of power, water & essential items,” LG told the officers.
Sinha also sought a report of usage of Kahcharai land retrieved by the District Administration.
According to the spokesperson, the meeting was informed that the Multipurpose Cinema hall is highly appreciated by the local public and a large population is taking its benefits.
“The Lt Governor congratulated the District Administration and the people of Pulwama for securing top rank in District Good Governance Index,” he said.
During his visit, the spokesperson said, the LG flagged off mobile online service centre for doorstep delivery of various online government services, generating awareness among the masses.
He further said that the projected inaugurated by Lt Governor includes – 200 Bedded Covid Care Hospital at Pulwama costing Rs. 8.67 cr; Synthetic Hockey Turf at BHSS Pulwama at a cost of Rs. 4.90 cr; Construction /Upgradation of Interior Roads at District Police Lines for national functions costing Rs. 89.61 lakhs; Widening/Upgradation of Pulwama Rahmoo Road including Pulwama Rajpora Shadimarg Road. (12.00 kms) costing Rs. 11.94 cr; Mini Secretariat Awantipora worth Rs. 4.99 cr; Community Hall Awantipora costing Rs 2.00 cr; Clock Tower at Pampore worth Rs 70 lakhs; construction of road from Narwah to Koil at a cost of Rs 1.80 cr; Two Sumo Stands at Pulwama along with Passenger Sheds costing Rs 67.71 lakhs; 08 Roomed Three Story Building at HSS Noorpora worth Rs 1.34 cr; Science Block at Government Women’s Degree College Pulwama costing Rs 7.67 cr; Upgradation & Maintenance of road from L042-Lariyar to Chersoo at a cost of Rs 4.80 cr.
The projects for which the Lt Governor laid foundation stones included- Construction of 10 Roomed Double Storey Building at HSS Karimabad at a cost of Rs 2.32 cr; Reconstruction of gutted 10 roomed building at GHS Kakpora costing Rs. 2.27 cr; 06 roomed double storey building at Saimoh, HS Zantrag and HSS Panzgam at a cost of Rs. 1.41cr each; construction of pre primary blocks at Lajurah & HSS Batagund costing Rs 65 lakhs each.
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