• Directs for Saturation of 11 Key Indicators during the Campaign Period

BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, today launched the Sampoornata 2.0 Abhiyan at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla in the presence of senior district and sectoral officers. 

The campaign which will end on 14th April 2026 aims to achieve saturation of all identified 11 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) under NITI Aayog’s Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP).

As part of the launch event, the DC inaugurated stalls and awareness camps set up on the occasion by various departments, including Rural Development Department (RDD), ICDS, Agriculture, NRLM, and Health. These stalls aimed to spread awareness about government schemes and services, while facilitating on-the-spot outreach to beneficiaries.

Meanwhile, the DC administered a pledge to all officers and officials present, reaffirming their collective commitment to ensuring complete saturation of the 11 KPIs under both the Aspirational District and Aspirational Block Programme. 

During the launch, the DC, along with district officers, also participated in a handprint and signature pledge, symbolising shared responsibility and dedication towards achieving the objectives of NITI Aayog's Sampoornata 2.0.

Speaking on the occasion, Minga Sherpa  emphasized the importance of inter-departmental coordination, proactive field engagement, and focused monitoring to ensure timely and measurable progress under the Sampoornata 2.0 Abhiyan. 

Furthermore, the DC instructed the officers to ensure maximum field presence, intensive beneficiary identification, and strict adherence to timelines to translate policy objectives into tangible benefits for the people.

The launch event was attended by the consultant NITI Ayog, Amitesh Panday; Chief Planning Officer Baramulla, Nisar Ahmad; Assistant Commissioner Development Baramulla, Mudasir Hussain; Assistant Commissioner Revenue Baramulla, Arshad Ahmad, and other district officers and officials from various departments. 

Later, the DC Baramulla led a march from Dak Bunglow to the DC Office, joined by district officers and other stakeholders, collectively reaffirming their commitment to achieving saturation of key indicators under the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP).

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