Leh: Chief Secretary of Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, said flagship schemes must ensure that eligible beneficiaries derive maximum benefit, while stressing the need for a robust monitoring mechanism to achieve intended outcomes.
Chairing a review meeting in Leh, Dr. Kotwal assessed the implementation of Government of India’s flagship programmes and priority areas in the Union Territory.
The discussions covered Jal Jeevan Mission, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban and Rural), PMSVANidhi, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, AMRUT 2.0, Samagra Shiksha, Ayushman Bharat schemes, National Health Mission, POSHAN 2.0, Smart Metering rollout, PM Vishwakarma, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana, and Swadesh Darshan/PRASHAD Scheme.
Reviewing Jal Jeevan Mission, the Chief Secretary examined the number of villages with tap water connections and directed officials to strengthen online monitoring systems.
He also took stock of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, which has achieved 100% saturation in Leh, and discussed the progress of Ayushman Bharat. Waste management, including the upcoming processing plant in Kargil, was also reviewed.
The meeting further deliberated on reducing compliance burden across 23 priority areas and issues related to road width norms and building bylaws. Directions were issued for timely updates and effective implementation.
Administrative Secretaries from key departments and Deputy Commissioners/CEOs of LAHDC Leh and Kargil attended the meeting.
