DC Kishtwar reviews implementation of Tribal Welfare Initiatives

 Asks for speedy allocation of Biomass Cooking-stoves and Solar Home Lighting Systems to eligible beneficiaries

KISHTWAR, DECEMBER 22: Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Dr. Devansh Yadav today spearheaded a comprehensive meeting to review the implementation of Tribal Welfare initiatives.

The meeting was attended by key stakeholders, officers, Sarpanches and Panches from Gram Panchayats with dominant Schedule tribe population.

The meeting encompassed a meticulous review of the beneficiary list slated for the allocation of Biomass Cooking-stoves and Solar Home Lighting Systems. Notably, these resources are earmarked for the Nomadic population, identified through a survey conducted by the Tribal Affairs Department in collaboration with District Development Commissioners in 2021.

The other agendas revolved around addressing the concerns and issues faced by the ST Panchayats.

Dr. Devansh Yadav emphasized the need for meticulous finalisation  of the shared beneficiary list as per target given. He urged the Nodal Officer Tribal Affairs and other concerned officers to chart out a comprehensive plan to facilitate a seamless distribution process among tribal beneficiaries.

Furthermore, the Deputy Commissioner underscored the pivotal role of the ST PRIs in ensuring an error-free scrutiny process and facilitating the smooth distribution of these essential resources.

In addition to the allocation of resources, discussions encompassed the infrastructure development concerns pertinent to tribal Panchayats in health, Education, Water and Power Supply Sector.

Other highlights of the meeting were the deliberation on installing overhead solar power setups in government offices across the district.

The meeting witnessed the presence of Joint Director Planning Mohd Iqbal,PO ICDS/ District Nodal Officer Tribal Affairs  Dr. Rishi Kumar, ACD Kishtwar Manoj Kumar, CAO,CMO,CEO,CAHO Kishtwar,ExEns  as well as other key stakeholders.