Admin frames EgoS, NPG, Tech units for PM's Gati Shakti prog

Wajahat Shabir. Updated: 5/19/2022 11:42:05 AM Front Page

SRINAGAR: The administration on Wednesday constituted two groups and unit(s) for the implementation of master plan of Prime Minister's Gati Shakti programme in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
The committees include the Empowered Group of Secretaries, Network Planning Group and Technical Support Unit(s).
“Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of Empowered Group of Secretaries (EgoS), Network Planning Group (NPG) and Technical Support Unit(s), comprising the following, for implementation of the Master Plan of Prime Minister's Gati Shakti Programme in the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir”, reads the order issued by the General Administration Department.
As per the order, Empowered group of Secretaries (EgoS) will have 15 members and will be headed by Chief Secretary. The committee will review and monitor implementation of the plan to ascertain the logistics efficiency' accruing thereof and adopting framework and norms for undertaking any amendments in the plan.
The committee will coordinate for any changes in the project already included in the plan within the prescribed framework and norms. Also they will set out a procedure and a definitive time frame for synchronization of various activities for construction of roads, rail etc along with all utility services in an area-based approach for development of infrastructure on pilot basis.
The committee will align various initiatives on development of a common integrated portal which serves the needs of all stakeholders. They will also issue appropriate directions for achieving the objectives and for compliance to guiding principles of the PM Gati-Shakti NMP and in addressing demand side requirements of concerned Department.
Further, the Network Planning Group too will have 14 members and will be headed by Administrative Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department.
The group will be responsible for sharing their specific Action Plans for 2020-21 to 2024-25 with each other for facilitating integration of networks, enhance optimization through modification/expansion/new network creation to avoid duplication of works for holistic development of any region as well as reducing logistic costs through micro-plan detailing.
This group, after examining all the interventions proposed to be taken by various departments shall delineate all projects where synchronization of efforts are required and propose any changes in the PM Gati Shakti NMP for consideration and approval of the EGoS.
The representatives of the concerned Department will be responsible to ensure that the date inputs of the progress pertaining to be respective departments have been correctly mapped in the PM Gati Shakti NMP.
The group shall assist EGOS in coordination for any changes in the Projects already included in the Master Plan. While close coordination with the IT Government will be done, private sector Industries, experts will also be closely associated and during planning and implementation.
Further, the Technical Support Unit(s) (TSU) for Jammu/Kashmir divisions will have 15 persons. The Unit(s) shall be headed by the Chairperson for respective division.
“It is further ordered that the Industries and Commerce Department shall be the Nodal Department and Director Industries and Commerce, Jammu shall be the Nodal Officer for effective implementation of PM Gati-Shakti UT Master Plan in the Union territory' of Jammu and Kashmir”, the order reads.


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