*DC Doda reviews virtually ABDP, PM-KISAN; Discusses ‘Vibrant Bhaderwah’- New Year event.* Asks for 100% achievement in ABDP by 26th Jan. *Agri deptt. to declare Organic villages; Increase crop intensity; Ensure 100% e-KYC* _Admin with stakeholders to organise Vibrant Bhaderwah- Near year events_

Doda, December 20; Deputy Commissioner Doda Vishesh Paul Mahajan today chaired a series of virtual meetings with concerned officers to review Aspirational Block Development Programme (ABDP), PM- KISAN and discussed preparations of ‘Vibrant Bhaderwah’ new year event.

 

  The Aspirational Block Development Programme (ABDP) aims at to ensure expeditious improvement in the Socio-Economic status of 44 most backward Blocks of the UT. In Doda district, Kastigarh and Chilli Pingal Blocks are being developed under ABDP based on 21 performance indicators covering four major aspects of Human Development i,e Poverty (3 indicators), Health & Nutrition (6 Indicators), Education (7 Indicators) and Basic Infrastructure (5 Indicators) in consultation with NITI Ayog, GOI. 

 

DC directed the concerned to ensure 100% physical and financial achievement in all the parameters, sectors and works by  26th January 2023 in both the Blocks under ABDP. 

 

While reviewing PM KISAN, along with ADDC Doda Pran Singh, Chief Agriculture officer Doda, LDM, and representative of JK bank, DC has directed to increase the intensity of croping in the District. He asked them to ensure winter croping across the district.

 

DC has appreciated the efforts of the CAO Anil Gupta for much required rationalization of the staff. DC has urged the Agriculture team to give tangible results. He has fixed this week’s Saturday as final date for e -KYC of all the left out beneficiaries in the district.  Under PM-KISAN, landholding farmer families, having cultivable land up to 2 hectares, are provided direct financial support at the rate of Rs. 6,000 per year. This income support is transferred directly into their bank accounts in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000.

 

DC during his online meeting with ADC Bhaderwah, Chief Executive Officer BDA, JD Tourism, DD Tourism, and other stakeholders has announced that the Vibrant Bhaderwah – New year celebrations shall be held at Gatha Park and other locations in and around Bhaderwah. The new year event shall also include Rafting at Shibnote, Snow sledging, music, fun, gaming and other activities.

DC while addressing the participants has asked to synchronise the efforts so that the event shall give a major boost to the Tourism sector in the area. He has asked the Hoteliers, Restaurant owners, Shopkeepers and other concerned to give the best service to the tourists, beautify the town and its adjoining and create infrastructure to give world class experience to the tourists. He also calls for wide publicity of the event.