Srinagar, Apr 22: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has directed departmental heads to coordinate with central ministries to secure prompt funding for Centrally Sponsored Schemes and ensure the timely completion of all projects.
Government data shows a significant 500 percent surge in the implementation of development projects over the last four years.
According to the document, the administrative departments have been directed to shift from department-oriented budgeting to scheme-based budgeting.
To prevent last-minute expenditure rushes, departments are required to conduct monthly review meetings, promoting uniform utilization of the Capital Expenditure Budget throughout the fiscal year.
“To ensure the uniform utilization of Capex Budget over the entire financial year and to avoid the rush of expenditure in the last quarter particularly in March, all administrative departments shall hold monthly review meetings in their respective departments,” reads the document.
There has been a rapid pace of developmental work for the last several years. All these projects are contributing to the prosperity and well-being of citizens in remote areas, enhance tourism potential, and connect important commercial centres.
There has been significant improvement in road connectivity since Manoj Sinha took over as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
An official said the J & K government has embarked on a mission to reach out to unconnected habitations with road connectivity and strengthen and expand the intra-UT road network, especially in rural and remote areas.
