Ø Rs 3156 crore allocated to agriculture & allied sectors
Ø Rs 2094 crore allocated for health and wellness
Ø Rs 7097 crore allocated to Rural and Urban Development
Ø Rs 1522 crore allocated to Education sector
Ø Rs 742 crore allocated to Industry
Ø Over Rs 4000 crore allocated for road connectivity
Ø Rs 1965 crore allocated for power sector
Ø Tourism Mission allocated Rs 447 crore
Ø Rs 145 crore allocated to Sports Sector
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir has been among top performers in the country for implementation of various centrally sponsored schemes and is marching ahead on the path of prosperity.
While addressing a news conference LG Sinha said that in 2022, J&K witnessed economic growth of 14.64% and tax revenue went up by 31%.
He said that J&K has successfully implemented schemes like Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Amrit Sarovar, SVAMITVA Scheme, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Nasha Mukt Abhiyan and Renewable Energy Development and most of the social security schemes have been saturated in J&K.
He said that the law and order situation has improved appreciably in J&K and this year with highest number of 1.88 crore tourists visiting the Union Territory.
He said, “Under “My Youth My Pride, Har Din Khel Har Ek Kay Liye Khel” nearly 50 lakh youth have participated in different sports activities this year.”
The LG said, “Under Digital J&K initiative, 445 online services are being provided through e-UNNAT portal.225 e-services have been integrated with Rapid Assessment System for real time feedback on quality of service delivery. All the online services have been linked with Public Service Guarantee Act in J&K.”
“J&K is the first among States/Union Territories to have district good governance index for assessing the public service delivery at district level. Aspirational Panchayat Development Programme, Aspirational Block Development Programme and Aspirational Town Development Programme are the three new initiatives being implemented in J&K,” he added.
“Highest ever investment of Rs 1547.87 crore received during the last 10 months of this year.500 start ups have come up during last 3 years,” the LG said.
“Unemployment rate is marginally reduced; 33426 posts have been referred to recruiting agencies.25450 selections have been made including 2436 selections of J&K Bank Limited. Around 2, 02,749 youth have been covered under various self-employment schemes and target is to cover 2, 37,000 by end of current year. Next year around 3 lakh will be covered under all the self-employment schemes,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
Referring to the works that were completed during the previous years, LG Sinha said, “ In 2018-19, 9228 works have been completed; in 2019-20, 12637 works have been completed, in 2020-21, 21943 have been completed, in 2021-22, 50627 works have been completed and this year we expect 70,000 works to be completed. This is the paradigm shift in the pace of development in J&K over the last three to four years.”
He said that road construction nearly doubled to 3200 kilometres against 1500-1600 Km in 2018.
Key Figures of Budget
Referring to J&K’s 2022-23, LG Sinha said, “Receipts: Revenue Receipts: Rs.1,06,061 crore, Capital Receipts: Rs.12, 439 crore, total receipts Rs.1,18,500 crore. Expenditure: Revenue Expenditure: Rs.77, 009 crore, capital expenditure: Rs. 41, 491 crore, total expenditure Rs. 1,18, 500 crore.”
Fiscal Parameters
Referring to fiscal parameters, LG Sinha said, “Tax -GDP ratio: 8.82%, capital expenditure contribution towards GDP: 18%, expected growth in GDP: 10%.”
He said that budget for FY 2023-24 is a growth oriented budget and would focus on “Good governance, strengthening grass-root democracy, promoting sustainable agriculture, would facilitate investment and industrial growth.”
LG Sinha said that the budget focuses on employment generation, accelerating development and inclusive growth, women empowerment, social inclusion and doubling GDP in next five years.”
E- Governance Initiatives
He said, “ E-office will be extended in all offices. Online census management system will be created. JKRTC will create an intelligent ticketing management system. The steps have been taken for creation of e-invoice system of GST, GST Data triangulation and transition of GST IN into GST PRIME. Linking of e-way bill to FASTag and VAHAN.”
LG said, “Creation of single unique helpline in J&K is in offing. E-bill system on PWOMAS will be extended to other departments.”
Rs 3156 crore allocated to agriculture & allied sectors
He said, “ A Holistic Agriculture Development plan will be rolled out, with 29 proposed projects at an outlay of Rs 5012 crore over a period of next 5-years. It will create additional job opportunities to 2,87,910 people in agriculture, horticulture and allied sectors. 18,861 new business enterprises will be created over the period of next five years.”
“Further 67000 Metric Ton CA Storage Capacity will be created and Honey production will be tripled over next 5 years. Trout and Carp production will double over the next 5 years. Milk production would reach 45 Lakh MTs from 25 Lakh MTs over next 5 years. Support system has been built for development of high density nurseries for private and public entities.”
Rs 2094 crore allocated for health and wellness
LG Sinha said, “Full implementation of Indian Public Health Standard (IPHS) norms will cover infrastructure deficit under Health Sector. The government has embarked on mission to reinforce Anaemia free J&K. System will be put in place for 100% screening of non communicable diseases.
Health screening is being planned at Panchayat level. 100% screening of the health of school children will be done. For tribal areas tribal ASHAs and mobile medical units have been planned. Setting up of 25 urban health & wellness centres and 57 Block Public Units has been planned.”
Rs 7097 crore allocated to Rural and Urban Development
He said, “ Implementation of Aspirational Panchayat Development programme and Aspirational Town Development programme has been taken up. All the villages and ULBs will be declared Open Defecation Free plus status (ODF plus). As many as 2420 Amrit Sarovars have already been completed, remaining will be completed by 15th August, 2023.”
LG Sinha said, “10,000 further Self Help Groups s will be formed. Fifteen hundred new Panchayat Ghars will be constructed under “Har Panchayat-Panchayat Ghar “initiative. Nearly 40,000 new houses for houseless families under PMAY-G, 18934 dwelling units to be completed under PMAY-U, new 87,350 IHHLs and 2500 CSCs will be constructed.”
He said that sewage management of Dal Lake will be accomplished . “89.83 MLD STPs will be installed benefitting 6, 20,565 people. Rs 1313 crore provided for PRIs and ULBs Rs 271.25 crore for DDCs/BDCs.”
“Elevated light Metro Rail in Capital Cities of Jammu and Kashmir will be rolled out. New Townships and Housing Colonies will be established for economically weaker sections /low income group/middle Income group at Jammu and Srinagar. Establishment of Ladies HAAT and Ladies Exclusive Markets in Jammu, Srinagar and other Major Towns have been planned,” LG said, adding, “ Creation of EKTA Malls, promotion of circular economy, scheme for disposal of electronic waste have been planned.”
He said, “Rs 50 crore have been allocated under Samridh Seema Yojina for development of border areas.”
Rs 1522 crore allocated to Education sector
LG Sinha said that National Education Policy (NEP) is being implemented fully in Jammu and Kashmir. “2000 Kindergartens are proposed to be established during 2023-24 for providing quality pre-primary education.”
He said , “Samarth ERP eGov Suite, will be fully implemented in 2023-24. Drinking water facility and gender based toilet facility in all the schools. Yoga Training for all the students will be introduced as part of co-curricular activities. 188 virtual reality labs and 40 robotic labs will be established. Ten residential schools will be established with preference to tribal students and students from weaker sections. Nearly 1000 smart class rooms with LCD and high speed internet connectivity will be established.”
Rs 742 crore allocated to Industry
He said, “ Twenty nine new projects for development of industrial estates during 2023-24 are on anvil. Quality certification with branding under handloom and handicraft sector has been taken up.”
LG Sinha said, “Medicities in Jammu and Srinagar will come up soon, while 1500 units will be covered under J&K REGP with employment to 9000 persons.”
“ One district one product scheme will be promoted and districts will be developed as fulcrum of exports.”
Tie-up of MSMEs with E-Commerce Platforms.
He said that MSME policy will be notified and reducing compliances on “Ease of Living” and “Ease of Doing Business” will be emphasized upon.
He said, “Full implementation of Gati Shakti, creation of export hubs, QR code and GI tag of handloom and Handicraft products to be promoted will be taken up.”
“Rs 200 crore for Mission Youth, Rs 133 crore for self employment and skill development will be spent. Vacant posts will be filled on fast track basis. The government has set a target to cover 3 lakh youth under various self-employment schemes in 2023-24.”
Creation of Skill Hubs
LG Sinha said, “Aspiring candidates will be provided with skill loans from J&K Bank. Skills of the youth will be honed through Youth Clubs. Training workshop on wheels will be introduced. Six model career centres will be establishment.”
Over Rs 4000 crore allocated for road connectivity
He said, “ The target of blacktopping 6000 Kms of road length has been set for the year 2023-24. Nearly 353 new projects under NABARD will be set up. As many as 60 new bridges will be completed. Passing Bays at all major roads will be set up. Key roads will be developed as part of G20 summit meetings. Safety audit of bridges having completed 10 years will be conducted. Every village will have a road by 2023-24 and water will be provided.”
Rs 5500 crore allocated for water to every household
He said, “All 18.36 Lakh households of Jammu and Kashmir will have functional household tap connections by 2023-24 under JJM. Tawi Barrage will be completed in 2023-24. Sixty water supply schemes will be completed.”
“Implementation of Jehlum Flood Management Part B will be taken up. All the irrigation canals will be desilted within timelines,” he said, “Online billing for water consumers will commence on monthly basis.”
Rs 1965 crore allocated for power sector
He said, “ 100 % consumer metering will be completed by 2024-25. Capacity addition of 854 MVA at 132 KV level and 1300 MVA at 220 KV level will be done. Addition of length of HT/LT network by 1324 kms. Underground cabling at Nunwan for reliable power supply to Holy Cave of Shri Amarnath Ji will be taken up. Grid connectivity to Gurez and underground cabling for ensuring power supply to Sonamarg in winters will be taken up. Steps have been taken to reduce transformer damage rate. Power generation capacity will be doubled in 3 years with more than 3000 MW capacity addition. The construction of 540 MW KWAR HEP will commence in 2023-24.”
Tourism Mission allocated – Rs 447 crore
He said, “Seventy five new destinations, 75 Sufi/religious sites, 75 new cultural/heritage sites and 75 new tracks are being developed for economic gain of tourism industry.”
The LG said that other steps include: “Promotion of film tourism. Preservation and promotion of heritage sites and promotion of traditional & cultural festivals. Conservation and development of Sufi religious circuits. Heritage site of Shergari complex and old SPS museum to be restored. Development of Water Parks at Jammu and Srinagar. Abhinav Theatre at Jammu and Tagore hall at Srinagar to be upgraded. Introduction of Caravan Tourism. Water sports activities at Dal, Wular, Mansar and Bhagliyar Dam site. Fort at Samba, Naristan Tral, Hari Parbat at Srinagar and General Zorawar Singh palace at Reasi to be refurbished.”
Rs 145 crore allocated to Sports Sector
He said, “ Around 70 Lakh youth are expected to participate in different sports activities during 2023-24. High performance centres will be established in Fencing, Wushu and Gymnastics. Cricket, Football, Volley Ball and Wushu academies will be established. Yoga centres at Moulana Azad Stadium Jammu and Bakshi Stadium Srinagar will be established. Twenty five national events will be hosted in different sports events under “Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat” Abhiyan. Women participation in sports and para athletics will be encouraged.”
Social security, Tribal welfare, relief and rehabilitation
He said, “ Rs 1246 crore for Old Age/widow/Disability pension, Rs 245 crore for Ladli Beti scheme and Rs 80 crore for Marriage Assistance scheme, Rs 447 crore for Tribal Development, scholarship to 1, 24,300 pre-matric students belonging to SC/OBC/EBC and Physically challenged categories will be provided.”
“District Disability Rehabilitation Centers (DDRC) will be established in all 20 districts, imparting of training for specially abled persons.”
Creation of Mahila Shakti Kendras
He said, “GPS enabled women helplines will be set up. Construction of working women hostels will be taken up. Introduction of buses and pink taxies for women are on anvil. Women only bus drivers and conductors to be introduced.”
LG Sinha said that 24 ST and Gujjar / Bakerwal hostels will be completed and seven transit accommodations for nomadic population will be established. “Market linkage and transport facilities to tribal families for the seasonal migration of their goods and cattle will be provided. Rs 400 crore will be provided for construction of transit accommodations for Kashmiri Migrant employees. Further 1984 transit accommodations to be completed in 2023-24.”
He said, “Remaining posts of 355 out 6000 posts under PM Package for Kashmiri Migrants to be filled and (s 309 crore will be provided for salaries. Cash assistance and food grains for Kashmiri/ Jammu Migrants will continue and Rs 393 crore have already been allocated for it.”
Rs 508 crore allocated for Forestry and Environment
He said, “ 1.50 crore saplings are targeted to be planted in 4290 village Panchayats. These will be covered under “Har Gaon Hariyali” plantation drive. Jambu Zoo will be ready and thrown open shortly. Plastic Free Forests initiative, as a campaign will be launched. PARIVESH 2 will be implemented.|
Rs 110 crore allocated for Science and Technology
He said, “ 9000 solar agriculture pumps will be installed under PM-KUSUM, 80 MW roof top solar power plants will be installed at Jammu and 3 MW at Srinagar. Demonstration farms of aromatic and medicinal plants will be established. Grid connected roof top solar power plants will be installed in all the government buildings in a phased manner.”
He said, “ Construction of Energy Bhawan at Jammu will be completed. Subsidy scheme for installation of roof top solar power plants in domestic sector will be taken up.”
Rs 391 crore allocated for Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs-
He said, “ Digitisation of store inventory and complete implementation of supply chain management will ensure timely distribution of food grains. Implementation of e-rupee in deliverance of Public Distribution System will make the system.”
Rs 25 crore allocated for Cooperatives
He said, “Restructuring of cooperative banks will be taken up. Digitalisation and compilation of data of all cooperative societies in data base management system. Eighty new food processing units will be set up and made functional. Women Led Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) will be established.”
He said, “ Cooperative Societies members will be saturated with Artisan Credit Cards.|
Rs 799 crore allocated for Police Welfare
He said, “ Construction of police housing colonies for police personnel will be taken up. Construction of 2 hostels for wards of Police Martyrs. Construction of 2 hostels for wards of Armed Forces ex-servicemen. Upgradation of police hospitals and police public schools.”
He said that CCTV surveillance system will be completed in all police stations and police posts. “Installation of CCTV cameras with command and control system at public places,” he added.
