Leh: The panel led by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, R K Mathur has been constituted to finalize the action Plan including mapping of department, schemes and programmes for each Sustainable Development Goal.
As per the order issued by Commissioner, Secretary General Administration Department Ajeet Kumar Sahu Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of UT Level committee for achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Union territory of Ladakh.
The panel led by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, R K Mathur, comprises of 21 members. The panel mandated to facilitate approval of targets and indicators with time lines and resources for achieving State Sustainable Development Goals which shall form Vision Documents – 2030 for the UT.
The committee also asked for the finalization of data sources, periodicity of data collection and level of disaggregation required. The panel will ensure an effective Monitoring mechanism of collecting, comparing, and analyzing data on National SDG Indicators.
“Hold periodic review of progress on SDGs to review the progress achieved from time to time and suggest necessary corrective measure to achieve the targets. Guide Departments/ District for adoption of Sustainable Development Goals along with targets and indicators with the overall objective of meeting the Commitment,” the order reads.
The committee will designate SDGs Nodal officers for formulation of Departmental SDGs action plan and District SDG action plans and timely reporting of progress thereof.
“Adopt appropriate procedures, methodologies, strategies besides re-prioritizing of existing programmes/schemes (wherever required) and their integration with other SDGs for effective roll out of the Action Plan. Finalize initiative for building awareness/popularizing SDGs at the grassroots level/with all stakeholders,” the panel reads.
The Committee will also ensure implementation of capacity building initiatives through training and sensitization of government officers at various levels and all other stakeholders.
“Organize consultation on SDGs on identified/emerging issues at UT, District, Panchayat levels from time to time as may be necessary. The committee shall hold its meeting on quarterly basis,” the panel reads.
