DC Srinagar Reviews Implementation of PM-SYM, JK Samadhan and Other Welfare Schemes

Srinagar, May 19 (PTK): Deputy Commissioner Akshay Labroo on Tuesday chaired a comprehensive meeting at the DC Office Complex to review sector-wise implementation of various flagship welfare and pension schemes including Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana, JK Samadhan, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana and the National Pension Scheme for Traders and Self-Employed Persons in the district.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed targets and achievements registered under the schemes aimed at providing social security, pension coverage and grievance redressal support to workers, farmers, traders and self-employed persons.

At the outset, officers presented a detailed departmental overview regarding progress achieved under PM-SYM, JK Samadhan, PM-KMY and the Traders & Self-Employment Pension Yojana in Srinagar district.

The DC assessed the status of beneficiary registration, enrolment progress, awareness generation campaigns and overall implementation by the concerned departments and agencies. He stressed the need for intensified outreach drives to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries are covered under the schemes within the stipulated timelines.

Highlighting the importance of the welfare initiatives, the Deputy Commissioner said these schemes are aimed at strengthening social security and ensuring financial stability for vulnerable sections of society.

He directed all line departments to work closely with field functionaries and allied agencies to conduct on-the-spot registrations of left-out beneficiaries across the district to ensure maximum outreach and coverage.

Regarding implementation of the National Pension Scheme for Traders and Self-Employed Persons, the DC instructed the General Manager, DIC, to begin implementation of the scheme in coordination with other departments and achieve substantial progress by June 10, 2026.

The meeting was attended by IAS Probationer Alfred Thomas, Joint Commissioner SMC Nuzhat Khurshid, District Programme Officer ICDS, Chief Planning Officer, General Manager DIC, Assistant Commissioner Development, Deputy Director Tourism, Chief Education Officer, Chief Agriculture Officer, Chief Horticulture Officer, Assistant Labour Commissioner, ARTO and other concerned officers.(PTK)