Director Panchayati Raj reviews progress of PGs, People’s Plan Campaign, MWFGP
Assesses readiness for the upcoming Constitution Day celebrations on Nov 26
Jammu, Nov 21: Director of Panchayati Raj Sham Lal on Friday chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of panchayat infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2025–26.
The meeting focused on the physical progress of Panchayat Ghars (PGs), land identification for new constructions, fund disbursement through the SNA SPARSH portal via BEAMS, and the operational status of Panchayat Learning Centres (PLCs).
Progress under the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC), Model Women Friendly Gram Panchayats, DARPG Awards, and preparations for Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) on November 26 were also reviewed.
The Director reviewed the status of physical progress of Panchayat Ghars (PGs), land identification for new constructions for the financial year 2025–26.
A total of 640 Panchayat Ghars are targeted across the Union Territory. Of these, land has been identified for 549 ,and 530 estimates have been submitted.
Sham Lal directed that all pending issues related to Panchayat Ghars be resolved on priority.
He added that in locations where land identification has already been completed, the preparation of estimation reports should be expedited to ensure further progress in the construction process.
While appreciating the overall performance of districts, he urged officials to accelerate efforts to achieve all assigned targets within the stipulated timelines.
The Director further clarified that all billing will now be processed through the BEAMS system, while fund disbursement will be carried out via the SNA SPARSH platform.
Regarding the People’s Plan Campaign, Sham Lal instructed Assistant Commissioners Panchayat to intensify efforts and ensure that all data is uploaded only after proper verification. He also emphasized the installation of Public Information Boards for developmental works and the organization of Gram Sabhas on designated days as part of the campaign.
Speaking about Model Women-Friendly Panchayats, he called for timely uploading of relevant data along with DCF forms. He also stressed the need to identify and nominate Panchayats with exemplary developmental performance for the DARPG Awards.
The meeting also discussed preparations for the observance of Constitution Day on November 26.
The Director instructed that Constitution-related activities be initiated immediately in Panchayat Learning Centres, including wall painting initiatives, a Constitution marathon, and preamble recitation videos. He added that while these activities should be conducted across all Panchayats, they must be organized as live programs particularly in the PLCs.
The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioners Panchayat, Executive Engineers of the Rural Engineering Wing, Block Development Officers and SPRC/DPRC team.
