Summary:
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Shahid Choudhary addressed the newly elected members of District Development Councils and Block Development Councils about the delegation of functions and designated functionaries and earmarked funds at the disposal of District and Block level councils apart from Gram Panchayats. He also called upon the district and sectoral officers to coordinate with the District and Block councils for participatory planning process and redressal of issues locally. He also discussed about the functionaries at Panchayat Block and District level for effective functioning of PRIs. Chairman and Vice-Chairman of District Development Council Srinagar Chairpersons of Block Development Councils Gram Panchayat heads and chairpersons of various committees attended the one day workshop. Meanwhile district administration has also established a dedicated cell to assist the PRIs for planning and budgeting issues as well local developmental plans functional responsibilities and improving the public service delivery..