Srinagar, Jun 18: The Committee on Estimates on Wednesday resolved to conduct a comprehensive review of fund utilisation in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision was taken during an introductory-cum-review meeting conducted by the Committee at the Assembly Complex here.
The meeting was presided over by the Committee Chairperson, Shamim Firdous and attended by members including Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Abdul Majid Bhat (Larmi), Pawan Kumar Gupta, Chander Prakash Ganga, Pyare Lal Sharma and Arjun Singh Raju. Secretary, Legislative Assembly, Manoj Kumar Pandita welcomed the participants and deliberated regarding the functions of the committee.
Director General, Accounts and Treasuries, Fayaz A Lone, Director General, Budget MS Malik and officers from the concerned departments were present at the meeting.
The chairperson said the committee would examine whether the funds allocated for various developmental projects, as per budgetary provisions, have been properly utilised. “The committee will recommend effective and alternative policy measures to enhance the administrative efficiency and economy. It will formulate a report suggesting improvements in the organisational structure, economics, efficiency and administrative reforms in line with the policy objectives of the Estimates Committee,” she said.
The committee resolved to review the functioning of key departments, scrutinise the budget estimates and analyse the original estimates, revised estimates and actual expenditures incurred on different developmental projects.
During the meeting, the members shared their suggestions and raised issues related to fund utilisation. They reasserted their commitment towards working diligently for public welfare and regional development.
It was decided that a department-wise review would be conducted in the coming sessions to ensure effective fund utilisation and timely completion of projects.
