Azad for attitudinal change in administration

Jammu, June 5 (UNI) Describing attitudinal change as a catalyst in socio-economic transformation, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said the development task was challenging but determination and dedication of government functionaries could yield the desired success on ground.

''The personal dynamism, transparency in management of affairs and zest to deliver are imperative to translate development schemes into reality,'' Mr Azad said while addressing district, tehsil and block officers of three districts of Kishtwar, Ramban and Doda at a combined meeting at Doda today.

''You have to rise to the occasion and prove your mettle. No work without administrative approval should be executed. Unless funds are provided for the work, its launching is futile. We have experienced that this practice in the past has resulted into non-completion of works for many years,'' he added.

He said the state government has initiated a campaign to interact with officers at all levels to sensitise them about their responsibilities. To bring about a positive socio-economic change, functionaries have to gear up, he added.

''You have to girdle the loins to give your best", he told officers adding that in most parts of the state, working season is limited and topography challenging and to tackle this problem, efficient and responsive functionaries are a must.

Chief Minister said the multi-pronged strategy to address political, social and economic issues has been adopted. The success of the strategy depends upon the managerial capacity and positive attitude of the administration, he added.

Mr Azad said the thaw in Indo-Pak relations promises permanent peace and tranquility in the sub-continent. Holding of round table conferences, initiating CBMs and opening up of routes across LoC are some important milestones in the march towards peace, he said.

He reiterated that vibrant, apolitical, efficient and transparent administration is essential for the development of the state.

''Jammu and Kashmir is on the threshold of unprecedented progress and time has provided us a lifetime opportunity to march ahead. The state and central governments are working in close coordination to ensure faster development,'' he added.

Prestigious programmes under Prime Minister's Reconstruction Plan, Asian Development Bank funding, Bharat Nirman, PMGSY and National Rural Health Mission will certainly improve the development scenario of the state and bring about healthy socio-economic change, Mr Azad said.

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