• Adi Sewa Kendras functioning across all 44 Tribal Villages

REASI: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik today chaired a comprehensive review meeting with all Block Development Officers (BDOs) to assess the progress of the Adi Karma Yogi Abhiyan in the district. The Abhiyan, scheduled from 24th September to 2nd October, aims at inclusive tribal development through grassroots participation and planning.

The meeting reviewed key activities under the Abhiyan, including the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) exercises, Transect Walks, habitation-level discussions, village-level meetings and identification of gaps. A central focus was on the preparation of Village Action Plans (Vision 2030), ensuring that tribal communities actively contribute to the planning process.

Taking detailed reports from each BDO, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized the need to intensify efforts at the grassroots level and to ensure maximum public participation in activities such as transect walks and the upcoming Special Gram Sabha.

Highlighting a major milestone, DC Reasi announced that Adi Sewa Kendras have now been established in all 44 tribal villages of Reasi district. These centers are envisioned as a crucial step toward decentralized governance, improved service delivery and inclusive development in tribal areas.

The Deputy Commissioner instructed BDOs to submit draft village plans after thorough gap analysis and consultation with tribal communities. Special Gram Sabhas are planned on 2nd October for the approval of these Village Action Plans, aligning local priorities with the long-term Vision 2030 framework.

Emphasizing accountability and documentation, DC Reasi directed that all IEC activities related to the Abhiyan be uploaded on the official portal by the evening. The meeting was attended by CPO Narinder Kumar, ACD Vijay Kumar, while all BDOs joined virtually to ensure coordinated implementation across the district.

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