 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 29: Minister for Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Abdul Haq was conferred with the 'Bharat Jyoti Award' by India International Friendship Society (IIFS) during a conference on 'Economic Growth and National Integration' held at New Delhi.
The award was presented by former Governor of Tamil Nadu and Assam, Dr Bhisham Narain Singh. The award is presented to eminent politicians, social workers, educationists, industrialists and sportspersons for extraordinary contribution towards the society in their respective fields of endeavor.
The award has been conferred to Abdul Haq Khan in recognition of his extra-ordinary political career and contribution to society both as an MLA and as Minister. The contribution of the Minister has been recognised in view of the innovations brought in implementation of various developmental schemes through his dedicated and sincere efforts.
It is pertinent to mention here that the Mission 'Gaon - Jahan Hamara' launched by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj throughout the Panchayat Halqas of the State for planned development of villages, making the State polythene free, conservation and cleanliness of water bodies is noteworthy.
Besides, initiatives taken in implementation of various developmental schemes of Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj including convergence of MGNREGA with other schemes for improving the delivery mechanism has been the key highlights.
Also Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj is the first department in the state to launch online monitoring of works and working of field officials for ensuring transparency and accountability at all levels. |
