KISHTWAR: Member Legislative Assembly Inderwal, Pyare Lal Sharma (virtually) and Deputy Commissioner, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 in Aspirational Block Marwah, with the aim of achieving 100 percent saturation of 06 key indicators of the Abhiyan within the prescribed timeline. The launch event was held under the directions of NITI Aayog, Government of India and the UT Administration.

The launch programme was held in the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat (New DC Office), under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Pankaj Kumar Sharma and in the presence of officers from the line departments.

The campaign shall continue from 28 January 2026 to 14 April 2026. The Calendar of Activities has already been issued by the District Administration to all concerned departments. Details regarding the required departmental interventions during the campaign have also been shared with all departments for timely and effective implementation.

The programme commenced with a virtual inaugural address by the Member Legislative Assembly Inderwal, Pyare Lal Sharma. He emphasized inclusive development, effective service delivery and effective public governance redressal in the Aspirational Block.  Chief Planning Officer, Akhil Thakur presented a PowerPoint presentation on the key targets and shared detailed insights into the campaign.

Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 is a national-level initiative aimed at achieving complete saturation of key developmental indicators across 05 sectors, including Health and Nutrition, Education, Agriculture, Basic Infrastructure and Social Development in the Aspirational Blocks.  The Deputy Commissioner directed the Heads of Departments of the line departments to strictly adhere to the scheduled activities on the notified dates.

Recalling the district’s outstanding performance under Sampoornata Abhiyan 1.0, the Deputy Commissioner stated that Aspirational Block Marwah has successfully achieved saturation of five out of six targeted indicators, earning a Silver Medal in Sampoornata Abhiyan 1.0.

He directed all departments to work in close coordination to saturate all six key indicators so that this time the Aspirational Block secures a Gold Medal. “That will be possible only through strong inter-departmental convergence, sustained field engagement and result-oriented governance,” he added. Building upon this success, the DC announced that regular review meetings at both district and block levels will be conducted to monitor progress, identify gaps and implement timely corrective measures.

He directed all district officers as well as sectoral heads to conduct frequent field visits to Aspirational Block Marwah to maintain momentum and ensure timely achievement of targets. DDC Member Marwah, Sheikh Zafarullah, while addressing the gathering, emphasized the importance of close coordination among all departments and stakeholders.  

Later, the participants, led by DC took the Sampoornata Pledge, reaffirming the collective commitment of the district administration and line departments toward achieving complete saturation of key developmental indicators.

The event was attended by ADDC, Vinod Kumar Behnal; CPO, Akhil Thakur; PO ICDS, Dr. Rishi Kumar Sharma; ACD, Manoj Kumar; ACP, Neeraj Sharma; DSWO, Tariq Parveaz Qazi; CEO Municipal Council, Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal; CDPO Marwah, Dr. Kuldeep Kumar; ARTO, Tasleem Wani; ALC, Mamta Sudershan; CAO, Kushal Chandel; CEO; ExEn JPDCL; DNO Ayush; BDO Marwah, besides other officers and concerned staff.

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