Poonch | : District Development Commissioner (DDC) Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma convened a review meeting Tuesday in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to assess the implementation and progress of the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, a flagship initiative of the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
The Abhiyan, which focuses on the holistic development and empowerment of tribal communities, is currently being rolled out in 58 tribal-dominated villages of District Poonch. The programme aims to bridge developmental gaps and uplift the socio-economic status of tribal populations through targeted interventions.
The Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned officers to organise special Gram Sabhas in their respective areas to discuss and approve the Village Action Plan. The approved plans should then be compiled and submitted within the stipulated timeframe.
During the meeting, the DDC directed the concerned departments to formulate village-specific development plans to address critical infrastructure deficiencies. These plans are required to be endorsed by the respective Gram Sabhas before being forwarded to the District Administration for onward submission to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. “Timely submission of these approved plans will ensure that the district receives adequate support and funding under the programme,” he emphasized.
The DDC also held detailed discussions with sectoral officers regarding the on-ground implementation strategies. He underlined the importance of community awareness and engagement, urging departments to deploy trained master trainers to sensitize villagers about the objectives and benefits of the Abhiyan.
Highlighting the government’s focus on inclusive development, the DDC stressed that information related to improvements in road connectivity, education facilities, sports infrastructure, electricity, drinking water supply and other basic amenities must be effectively communicated to the people.
The meeting concluded with a call for coordinated efforts from all stakeholders to ensure successful execution of the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan and meaningful transformation in tribal areas of the district.
