{"id":60536,"date":"2025-03-25T05:36:56","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T05:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/?p=60536"},"modified":"2025-03-25T05:36:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T05:36:56","slug":"omar-abdullah-govt-reviewing-planning-department-shift-to-finance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earlypostdaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/25\/omar-abdullah-govt-reviewing-planning-department-shift-to-finance\/","title":{"rendered":"Omar Abdullah: Govt Reviewing Planning Department Shift to Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah<\/strong> announced today that the shift of Planning Department\u2019s functions to the Finance Department<\/strong> is under government review<\/strong>, ensuring necessary modifications if required.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f \u201cThe Government is reassessing the decision to transfer the Planning Department\u2019s functions to the Finance Department and will make changes as needed.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Omar, who holds charge of both departments, made this statement during Question Hour<\/strong> in the Legislative Assembly in response to NC MLA Javid Hassan Beig\u2019s queries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc GPF Payment Delays & Treasury Constraints<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Addressing concerns over delays in General Provident Fund (GPF) payments<\/strong>, the Chief Minister admitted that treasury constraints sometimes slow disbursements but assured efforts to expedite payments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 \u20b95,476 crore<\/strong> disbursed as GPF in FY 2024-25<\/strong>
\ud83d\udd39 Delays linked to treasury position constraints<\/strong>
\ud83d\udd39 Govt committed to ensuring timely payments<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f \u201cWe are making every effort to release GP funds to employees as quickly as possible.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcca Finance Department\u2019s Role & Digital Transformation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Omar clarified that fund allocation\u2014whether Revenue or Capital Expenditure\u2014is strictly managed by the Finance Department<\/strong>, as per statutory norms.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 BEAMS (Budget Estimation, Allocation & Monitoring System)<\/strong> ensures real-time fund allocation
\ud83d\udd39 IT-enabled platforms like PAYSYS, PROOF & Treasury Net<\/strong> improve transparency and efficiency
\ud83d\udd39 Janbhagidari portal allows citizens to track fund releases & monitor public projects in real-time<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f \u201cEMPOWERMENT through Janbhagidari gives people a direct role in overseeing development projects.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcb0 NHPC Allocates \u20b928.67 Cr for J&K Under CSR<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Responding to PDP MLA Waheed ur Rehman Para\u2019s query<\/strong>, Omar revealed that NHPC has earmarked \u20b928.674 crore for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects in J&K<\/strong> for FY 2024-25<\/strong>, as part of its \u20b9167.93 crore<\/strong> pan-India CSR budget.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 Key Focus Areas:<\/strong>
\u2714\ufe0f Health & Sanitation
\u2714\ufe0f Education & Skill Development
\u2714\ufe0f Rural Development
\u2714\ufe0f Sports & Disaster Management<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd39 CM\u2019s Assurance:<\/strong> MLAs will be consulted in CSR project planning<\/strong>
\ud83d\udd39 Community Participation:<\/strong> CSR funds should align with local priorities<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f \u201cWe will ask NHPC to involve MLAs and communities in planning CSR projects to maximize impact.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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With major financial and governance decisions under review<\/strong>, the coming months will determine how these policies impact J&K\u2019s economy, infrastructure, and public welfare<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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