PULWAMA: Chairperson District Development Council, Pulwama, Syed Bari Andrabi on Tuesday held the meeting of Council to discuss the development scenario of the district.
At the outset, DDC Chairperson Bari Andrabi apprised the Council about the guidelines for the formulation of the plans under the District Capex budget 2023-24. He sought the details of ongoing developmental works and reviewed the financial and physical progress achieved till date.
The Chairman stressed on the availability of a District Profile with the DDC institution for the overall and sustainable development of the District. Addressing the meeting, he said the Council is committed to ensure equal development of all blocks and a development plan for 2023-24 has been formulated keeping in view the importance of the work for welfare of the people.
He stressed upon the DDC members and BDC Chairpersons to formulate the plan as per the approved ceiling conveyed by the Finance department besides plan formulation under the Area Development Fund of DDCs, BDCs and PRI grants was also discussed. He asked the members to ensure the formulation of the plan in consultation with Sarpanchs and Panchs and in close coordination with the officers. He advised the Council to project technically feasible works and other projects which benefit maximum people and could be completed in stipulated time frames.
He said that the Council is committed to maintain the sanctity of the 3-tier system of Panchayat Raj and special thrust has been laid on viable District Employment plan, District Drinking Water plan, District Sports Activity plan, District Health plan and District Road Development plans as per the needs of the people.
He further asked the DDC members to personally supervise and monitor the pace and quality of ongoing works in their respective area. He asked the officials of different departments to work in tandem with the institution to ensure better results.
Interacting with the council Members, Syed Bari said people have a lot of expectations from the council vis-à-vis development and prosperity of the district and sought cooperation of line departments and other PRI Members to fulfill the same.
The DDC Chairperson noticed in the council meeting that many officers who were asked to attend the council meeting were not present. He requested the ADDC Pulwama, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the council, that an explanation shall be served to all these absentees and a timely action shall be taken to put an end to such a callous and unprofessional behaviour.

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