Srinagar : Secretary, Social Welfare, Dr. Sagar D. Doifode, Friday chaired an exclusive review meeting regarding functioning of the Social Welfare Department, Kashmir Division, at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by the Director, Social Welfare Kashmir; Director, Planning, Social Welfare Department; Director, Finance, Social Welfare Department; Deputy Director, Directorate of Social Welfare Kashmir and the District Social Welfare Officers of Kashmir Division.
A detailed PowerPoint presentation highlighted the status of implementation of various schemes and programmes of the Department, along with key issues concerning their execution, progress and overall functioning.
During the meeting, an extensive review of the physical and financial progress of various welfare schemes was undertaken. Focus was laid on ensuring effective implementation, timely delivery of benefits to eligible beneficiaries, identification of implementation-related bottlenecks and resolution of issues hindering smooth execution of departmental programmes.
Dr. Sagar D. Doifode stressed the need for timely and judicious utilisation of available funds. He directed the concerned officers to ensure that all prescribed physical and financial targets are achieved within the stipulated timelines. He emphasised that funds should be utilised efficiently and strictly in accordance with the approved guidelines. He further directed that any bottleneck affecting expenditure or implementation progress be addressed promptly to ensure optimal utilisation of available resources.
He emphasised the need for close coordination among the Directorate, district offices and concerned sections of the Department to ensure efficient implementation of welfare initiatives and achievement of prescribed targets within the stipulated timelines.
The Secretary also directed the concerned officers to intensify awareness and outreach activities regarding various welfare schemes of the department. He asked them for prioritising the grassroots level communities, to ensure that eligible beneficiaries are adequately informed about the benefits, eligibility criteria and application procedures of the schemes. He stressed the need for proactive dissemination of information through field functionaries and other available communication channels so that no eligible beneficiary is deprived of the benefits.
He emphasised the importance of strengthening the monitoring mechanism while ensuring accountability at all levels. He asked for taking prompt action on pending issues so that the benefits of various welfare schemes reach the intended beneficiaries in a timely and hassle-free manner.
Dr. Sagar D. Doifode directed the concerned officers to ensure regular follow-up on the issues discussed during the meeting. He asked them to take necessary measures to improve the delivery and implementation of welfare schemes across Kashmir Division.
