CM Omar pushes for transparency

Srinagar, Oct 18: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Friday reviewed the development activities in various departments and asked his cabinet colleagues to actively monitor and review the departments assigned to them.

Chairing a general but significant review meeting of several departments at the civil secretariat in Srinagar, the CM assessed the developmental scenario of Jammu and Kashmir while also assessing the performance and progress of various government departments.

The CM asserted the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in its functioning.

The CM reiterated the necessity of adhering to deadlines and urged his cabinet colleagues to actively monitor and review the departments assigned to them.

“The reviews will provide us with a clear understanding of where we stand and help us move forward effectively,” he said.

The CM announced that his office would also begin reviewing other departments directly under his purview, ensuring comprehensive oversight of government functions.

“The government is committed to fostering a transparent and accountable administration, and it is vital that each department works in unison to deliver the benefits of development to the grassroots level,” he said.

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary; Minister for Health and Medical Education, School Education, Higher Education, and Social Welfare, Sakeena Itoo; Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmad Rana; Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election, Javid Ahmad Dar; Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science and Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports and ARI and Trainings,  Satish Sharma; Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, and administrative secretaries were also present during the meeting.

The chief secretary presented a detailed briefing, highlighting the achievements of various departments, the current status of ongoing projects, and the deadlines for completion of projects.

The discussions included future strategies to improve governance and enhance service delivery across Jammu and Kashmir.