CS emphasises timely Aadhaar seeding of DBT schemes

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, July 3: In a significant push towards greater transparency and efficiency in public services delivery, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today emphasized upon all the concerned departments to embark on a time-bound ambitious drive to complete Aadhaar seeding for the remaining beneficiaries within the next two months.
This critical initiative aims to ensure that the benefits directly reach the deserving, effectively eliminating the role of middlemen.
The meeting was attended by the Administrative Secretaries of the concerned departments besides officers from the Finance Department.
The Chief Secretary underscored the dual benefits of this accelerated Aadhaar seeding remarking that it isn’t just about transparency; it’s about empowering citizens by ensuring that every rupee of assistance reaches those it’s intended for, without any dilution or diversion.
Further beyond the direct benefit transfer, the Chief Secretary highlighted Aadhaar seeding as a fundamental prerequisite for widespread adoption of SNA-SPARSH. This innovative “just-in-time” fund release system, soon to be mandatory for all Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) being implemented across the country, promises to revolutionize the financial management and optimize fund utilization.
To facilitate a seamless transition, he directed the departments to nominate the dedicated liaison officers. These officers will undergo specialized training by the financial experts within the Finance department, equipping them to navigate the intricacies of the new SNA-SPARSH framework.
On the occasion, Principal Secretary, Finance, Santosh D. Vaidya, provided a detailed overview of various Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes currently operational across the departments. He offered valuable insights into the current status of Aadhaar seeding for each scheme and laid out a clear roadmap for achieving complete coverage.
The meeting, focusing on “DBT Bharat” and “Apna Adhikar, Apne Dwar” initiatives of the GoI, underscored the government’s commitment towards ensuring efficient and transparent delivery of benefits directly to the intended recipients exclusively.
The Agriculture Department showed an overall 58% Aadhaar seeding.
The meeting also assessed Aadhar seeding of DBT schemes of other departments including Animal/Sheep Husbandry Department, Horticulture Department, Housing and Urban Development Department, Finance Department, Skill Development Department, Youth Services and Sports Department, Industries and Commerce Department and Tribal Affairs Department.

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