REASI — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reviewed the progress of developmental works, delivery of public services and winter preparedness in Reasi district, directing officials to expedite ongoing projects and ensure timely completion, particularly in remote areas.
The Chief Minister chaired a comprehensive review meeting during his second district visit of the day. The meeting was attended by Cabinet Ministers, Advisor to the Chief Minister, local MLAs and senior administrative officers.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed the functioning and progress of key sectors, including roads and infrastructure, drinking water, housing, social welfare, agriculture, power, health, education, tribal welfare, employment, financial inclusion, tourism and winter preparedness.
Emphasising that the benefits of development must reach every household, particularly in remote and underserved areas, Omar directed officials to accelerate road development works, with special focus on urban roads and connectivity projects in remote areas such as Mahore.
He also called for rationalisation of staff deployment in health and educational institutions to improve service delivery and directed officials to expedite pending water supply schemes to ensure safe drinking water reaches all remaining households.
On youth employment, the Chief Minister stressed the need to improve credit disbursement under various employment and self-employment schemes, particularly Mission YUVA, to provide more young people access to financial assistance and livelihood opportunities.
He further directed departments to accelerate the physical and financial progress of developmental projects, particularly those being executed under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), and ensure optimal utilisation of funds through regular reviews.
Reviewing winter preparedness, the Chief Minister directed the administration to ensure adequate deployment of snow-clearance machinery, uninterrupted power supply, slope stabilisation measures and advance stocking of essential food supplies, particularly in remote areas such as Mahore.
The Chief Minister stressed the need for closer coordination among departments, strict adherence to project timelines and greater accountability in public service delivery.
He reiterated that the ultimate measure of development was its tangible impact on people’s lives. — (KIMS)