CS reviews performance of Cooperative Deptt

*Assesses initiatives of CiTAG

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 12: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting to review the performance of the Cooperative Department and assess the progress achieved in promoting cooperative activities and financial reforms across J&K.
The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, Cooperatives; Regional Director, RBI; Managing Director, J&K Bank; Director General, Budget; Registrar, Cooperative Societies; representatives from NABARD and other banks, besides senior officers of the department.
The Chief Secretary emphasized the vital role of cooperative institutions in rural development and directed for transforming Cooperative Societies into Common Service Centres (CSCs) to widen their service base. He called for modelling these societies on sound business lines, enabling them to diversify into various rural business activities such as the sale of seeds, seedlings, cattle and poultry feed, and fisheries supplies.
He further directed the department to explore collaboration with the Ayush Department for vending popular wellness products and securing vending machines for installation at high-footfall locations. He stressed on enhancing credit linkage for cooperative entities and strengthening their financial base through sustainable business operations.
While reviewing the financial status of cooperative banks and the performance of Super Bazars, the Chief Secretary asked J&K Bank to extend advisory support in matters related to Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) and other financial issues to help Cooperative Banks address them in legally sound and professionally managed ways.
He also instructed the department to constitute a panel of retired bankers of high integrity, in consultation with RBI, to assist in the appointment of Managing Directors and professional management bodies, aimed at placing Cooperative Banks on modern, transparent, and performance-driven lines.
Meanwhile, Chief Secretary Chief Secretary chaired a meeting to review the performance and ongoing initiatives of the Centre for Innovation, Technology and Governance (CiTAG), J&K, aimed at fostering innovation, enhancing public service delivery, and strengthening capacity building across government departments.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Planning; Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production and Power Development Departments; Principal Secretary, Culture; Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department; Director, IIM; Managing Director, JPDCL; Director, Industries & Commerce; CEO, ERA; CEO, CiTAG, besides other senior officers.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary reviewed the key projects and knowledge initiatives being steered by CiTAG to strengthen governance processes through innovative and data-driven interventions. He emphasized that CiTAG should act as a catalyst in transforming administrative systems through capacity enhancement, technology integration, and policy innovation.
The Chief Secretary directed the expediting of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiatives identified by CiTAG, including the outsourcing of Hotel Ashok Jammu, Hotel Ashok Gulmarg, and the International Yoga Centre at Mantalai, to unlock their full potential through professional management and sustainable operational models.
He further reviewed various knowledge and policy outputs being developed under CiTAG’s guidance, such as the Skill Gap Study, PPP Policy Framework, Policy for Attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs), Road Safety and Urban Mobility Plans, Promotion of Start-ups, and Replication of Best Practices across departments.
The Director, IIM, while highlighting the progress of collaborative projects, emphasized the importance of timely delivery and institutional ownership for sustainable outcomes.

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