RAJOURI: A meeting of the district-level committee for the implementation & approval of projects under the Prime Minister Jan Vikas Karyakaram (PMJVKY) was held today at Dak Bungalow, Rajouri.

The meeting was chaired by Advocate Naseem Liaqat, Chairperson of the District Development Council (DDC).

Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma, along with other senior officers attended the meeting.

The Chairperson reviewed the nature of works proposed by various departments under PMJVKY and emphasized the significance of the scheme in addressing developmental gaps in the district.

DC Abhishek Sharma directed the stakeholder departments to finalize and submit detailed project proposals within three days, duly approved by block-level committees. He underlined the importance of adhering to PMJVKY guidelines to ensure comprehensive coverage of priority areas.*

Issuing directives, the Committee asked the health Department to include projects for CHCs, PHCs, diagnostic labs, MRI facilities, ambulances for blood collection, while the Education Department was asked to incorporate laboratories, libraries, and other essential infrastructure for schools in their plan.

"The ITI/Skill Development shall Include Hunar Haats and skill development centers to promote local talent and employment & proposals for establishment of women welfare hostels and boys and girls hostels" the meeting decided.

The Power Development Department (PDD) was asked to propose installation of solar panels at major shrines and government institutions in their plan, while Public Health Engineering (PHE) shall address coverage of uncovered urban areas in the district.

Further, the Youth and Sports Department was asked to propose the construction of stadiums and mini-stadiums.

Highlighting the immense potential of PMJVKY, the DDC Chairperson called for a coordinated effort from all departments to include comprehensive projects that align with the scheme's objectives, ensuring impactful developmental outcomes in Rajouri.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, Principal GMC Dr. A.S. Bhatia, CEO Bishamber Dass, LDM, District AYUSH Officer, Amardeep Singh and Rafiq Mir, representatives of the Rotary Club, and other district and sectoral officers.