PULWAMA: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today chaired a meeting of the District Steering Committee for the Green India Mission (GIM) at the Meeting Hall of the Administrative Complex, Pulwama.
The meeting was convened to deliberate upon the District Perspective Plan under the Green India Mission for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31. A detailed presentation was made before the Chair, outlining the proposed interventions, objectives, restoration and plantation activities, implementation mechanism and financial requirements under the Perspective Plan.
During the meeting, the Committee held detailed deliberations on the proposed plan, including measures for increasing and improving forest and tree cover, restoration of degraded forest areas, strengthening biodiversity and ecosystem conditions, and enhancing ecosystem services. The proposed Perspective Plan envisages restoration and plantation works over 15 hectares, with a proposed financial outlay of Rs 25.806 lakh.
The Committee also discussed the proposed implementation mechanism, including the involvement of Village Forest Committees (VFCs) under the technical supervision of the Forest Department, with emphasis on ensuring effective community participation and sustainable management of restored areas. The DDC directed the concerned departments to work in close coordination for effective implementation of the Perspective Plan and ensure that the proposed interventions are technically sound and are aligned with the objectives of the Green India Mission.
Dr. Qayoom stressed upon the officers to identify suitable areas for plantation and restoration, ensure proper site-specific planning and maintain prescribed technical standards during execution.
The DDC emphasised the need for effective convergence among the Forest Department, Rural Development and other stakeholder departments, besides ensuring active participation of local communities through Village Forest Committees for long-term protection and maintenance of plantation and restoration works.
The meeting was attended by ADDC Pulwama, ACD Pulwama, ACP Pulwama, Project Officer, ICDS Pulwama, CAO, DSWO, District Officer, JAKEDA, Divisional Forest Officer (Territorial), besides other concerned officers.

