Monitoring committee formed for effective implementation of schemes
Srinagar, Apr 08 : Waking up to poor fund utilization and slow project completion, Jammu and Kashmir administration has formed a committee to monitor the progress of centrally sponsored schemes in the Union Territory.
Headed by Principal Secretary Finance Department, the 10 member committee shall regularly monitor/review the schemes like PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, National Central Sector Scheme (NCSS), development of 46 new industrial estates, identification and implementation of projects in PPP mode in tourism sector.
In Jammu and Kashmir, several centrally sponsored schemes have been hit due to non-utilization of funds by the various departments. However, the government has taken a serious note over the “lackadaisical” approach of the authorities of various departments in implementing the schemes.
A senior official of the Finance Department said it has been observed that various administrative departments do not fully utilize the funds authorized under different centrally sponsored schemes.
“All the administrative departments have been directed to provide the details of allocation under different centrally sponsored schemes to the Finance Department. They have also been directed to share with the Finance Department the pending proposals/claims with concerned union ministry,” the official said.
Sources said administration has directed the departmental heads that project-wise utilization certificates (UCs) should be submitted on time, which will pave the way for speedy and effective implementation under various centrally-sponsored schemes (CSSs) in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sources said the government has also taken a strong note that many developmental works have got affected over the years for non-utilization of funds.
