Choudhary Urges Officials To Set Up Food Grain Storage In Every District
KO NEWS SERVICE
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary on Tuesday concluded a series of meetings with Assistant Commissioner Development (ACDs) of the Kashmir division.
The focus was on discussing convergence with line departments for creation of public assets, finalization of the Labour Budget for the fiscal year 202425 and formulating an Annual Action Plan (AAP) for development initiatives in the region.
During the meetings, Dr Shahid emphasized the importance of strategic convergence with other schemes such as NRLM, SBM, PMAY-G, IWMP of the Rural Development Department and other sectors like Agriculture, Forestry, Food Supplies, Forestry, Horticulture and Irrigation department.
The roadmap for the upcoming year was designed to include innovative strategies for enhancing land productivity, improving livelihoods, and reclaiming unused lands.
Highlighting the significance of improving household land productivity, Dr Shahid stressed the need for robust infrastructure for irrigation. The Secretary placed special emphasis on the promotion of livelihoods through horticulture, sericulture, plantation, and farm forestry.
He urged the development of fallow lands and the inclusion of unskilled wage components in construction projects under government schemes.
Secretary RDD underscored the creation of infrastructure to promote livestock and fisheries.
He referred to successful programs like Mumkin and Tejaswini, suggesting that their experiences could serve as valuable lessons for the Unnati Scheme.
Addressing a critical need, Dr. Shahid urged departments to establish Food Grain Storage Structures in every district to enhance ration storage capabilities.
He advocated a strong focus on public works related to natural resources management, emphasizing water conservation and irrigation.
Secretary RDD stressed the importance of creating individual assets for vulnerable sections of society. This involved enhancing land productivity, improving livelihoods, developing fallow or waste lands, constructing houses, and promoting livestock and fisheries.