Union Minister also pitches for awareness camps on welfare schemes in rural areas

While chairing the DISHA (District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee) meeting here today, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS, PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr Jitendra Singh made out a strong case of promoting the Udhampur "Kalahari", a local Milk Food product which was also mentioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent public rally here, through value addition and fusion options.

The Minister also noted that after the Bhaderewah success story, Lavender cultivation had also been undertaken in the upper reaches of Latti area and required more involvement of the elected representatives to raise it to the next level and turn into an avenue of StartUps and livelihood.

In response to certain observations made by the Principal of the newly set up Government Medical College here, Dr. Jitendra Singh singh said that process has been initiated to provide extra land for the  Medical College and he has also directed the Deputy Commissioner to meet the requirement of upgraded Ambulance and other needs from  his personal MP fund (MPLAD).

At the meeting, Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the status of implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) with the district administration and representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The Union Minister was given a detailed presentation on schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) PM-Kisan, MGNREGA, and SAMAGRA Shiksha. During the meeting, he was also apprised about the implementation of schemes related to Health, Education and Employment.