YMAM Desk
Srinagar, June 18, 2025:
The Committee on Estimates today resolved to conduct a comprehensive review of fund utilization in Jammu and Kashmir.
The decision was taken during an introductory-cum-review meeting held at the Assembly Complex in Srinagar.
The meeting was chaired by Chairperson of the Committee, 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.
Also present were Secretary, Legislative Assembly Manoj Kumar Pandita, Director General, Accounts and Treasuries Fayaz A Lone, Director General, Budget MS Malik and officers from the concerned departments.
In her opening remarks, Chairperson Shamim Firdous emphasized that the Committee would examine whether funds allocated for various developmental projects within the budgetary provisions have been properly utilized.
She further stated that the Committee will also recommend effective and alternative policy measures to enhance administrative efficiency and economy.
Additionally, it will formulate a report suggesting improvements in organizational structure, economics, efficiency and administrative reforms in line with the policy objectives of the Estimates.
The Committee resolved to review the functioning of key departments, scrutinize budget estimates, and analyze original estimates, revised estimates and actual expenditures incurred on different developmental projects.
During the meeting, members shared their suggestions and raised issues related to fund utilization. They reasserted their commitment to 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 utilization and timely completion of projects.