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KISHTWAR: Under the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma and under the supervision of ACD Manoj Kumar, a block-level workshop on the implementation of the VB-GRAM-G Scheme was held at Dak Bungalow Chatroo, with the participation of field functionaries from Blocks Inderwal, Mughalmaidan and Thakrie.
The workshop aimed to strengthen understanding of the scheme's objectives, operational guidelines, planning framework and implementation mechanisms, with particular emphasis on participatory rural development and capacity building of grassroots-level functionaries.
The workshop commenced with a welcome address by BDO Thakrie Ishtiyaq Ahmed Molvi, who welcomed the participating officers and officials. BDO Kishtwar Ravi Kumar deliberated on the objectives and mission statement of the VB-GRAM-G Scheme, highlighting its vision of strengthening rural livelihoods, promoting need-based development and ensuring transparency and accountability in the implementation of rural development works.
The detailed technical sessions were conducted by Master Trainer/Key Resource Person Yassir Rashid, who provided comprehensive orientation on various provisions and implementation aspects of the scheme.
Special emphasis was laid on the formulation of Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans (VGPPs), highlighting the importance of systematic, need-based and participatory planning for achieving holistic rural development.
He elaborated on the role of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) in identifying village-level needs, assessing available resources, determining community priorities and facilitating inclusive planning through active public participation.
The sessions also covered the objectives and operational guidelines of the scheme, identification and prioritisation of permissible works, the role of Gram Sabhas in participatory decision-making, convergence with other rural development programmes, prescribed implementation procedures, digital workflows, monitoring mechanisms and the responsibilities of field functionaries in ensuring transparency, accountability and timely execution of approved works.
The workshop was attended by BDO Mughalmaidan Bhushan Sen; BDO Inderwal Zahid Rashid; BDO Thakrie Ishtiyaq Ahmed Molvi and Programme Officer, VB-GRAM-G Kishtwar Raja Saleem Kichloo besides Panchayat Secretaries, MIS Operators, Junior Engineers, Technical Assistants and Gram Rozgar Sahayaks (GRSs).
