Chairs district level meeting for HADP
PULWAMA: A crucial district-level committee meeting was convened under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr Basharat Qayoom for implementation of the SAHYTA scheme in the district.
The SAHYTA scheme, with its overarching objective to extend financial assistance to distressed youth, particularly those who have lost family members in insurgency-related incidents, cross-border shelling, or mine blasts, is poised to make a substantial impact on the lives of affected individuals in District Pulwama.
The meeting delineated the roadmap for disbursing financial aid amounting to 1 lakh rupees to eligible beneficiaries. A key focus of the deliberations was the meticulous identification and verification of candidates from the police database who qualify for assistance under the SAHYTA scheme.
Dr Basharat underscored the paramount importance of accurate beneficiary identification, stressing the need for thorough verification processes to ensure the scheme reaches those most in need. The chair directed the concerned authorities to meticulously gather information from the police database and conduct comprehensive verifications to ascertain the eligibility of potential beneficiaries.
Moreover, recognizing the pivotal role of awareness in reaching out to eligible candidates, the Employment Department was tasked with disseminating information about the SAHYTA scheme across all police stations in the district. The directive aims to ensure that individuals who meet the criteria for assistance are made aware of the scheme’s provisions and how to avail themselves of the benefits.
The meeting was attended by ADDC Pulwama, SSP Awantipora, ASP Pulwama, AD Employment and other District officers.
Meanwhile, the DC Pulwama chaired a pivotal district-level committee meeting aimed at finalizing beneficiaries for various components of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP).
The comprehensive meeting involved a meticulous review of projects under the Agriculture, HPMC (Horticulture Produce Marketing Committee) and Animal Husbandry Departments.
During the deliberations, DC emphasized the need for transparent beneficiary selection, seeking clarification on qualifying criteria to ensure fairness and eligibility. The review covered a wide array of projects within the Agriculture department, spanning seed distribution, saffron nursery creation, promotion of exotic vegetables, area expansion of vegetables, beekeeping and other vital initiatives.
A detailed scrutiny of 26 Agriculture department projects, with a total subsidy amounting to 108 lacs, was conducted. The DC approved several projects, emphasizing the importance of narrowing the gap between targets and applications. In some instances, draw of lots was employed to ensure impartial selection.
Turning attention to the HPMC department, the DC urged for increased application submissions to enhance transparency and foster healthy competition. Directives were issued to organize awareness camps to inform a wider audience about available opportunities.
In the Animal Husbandry department, the DC stressed the necessity of expanding awareness about schemes and advocated for the implementation of draw of lots to ensure a fair selection process.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to advancing the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme’s objectives, promoting inclusivity, and maximizing the impact of agricultural initiatives in the district.
The meeting was attended by ADDC Pulwama, ACD Pulwama, ACR Pulwama and various District officers.