SRINAGAR
KL Report
J&K Cabinet which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah approved the recommendations made by the High Power Committee headed by the Chief Secretary for examining the proposals of different departments regarding creation of posts and necessary infrastructure for the New Administrative Units.
The Cabinet approved the creation and operationalization of New Administrative Units viz 46 Sub Divisions, 135 Tehsils, 177 C. D. Blocks, 301 Niabats and 2576 Patwar Halqas.
It approved the creation of 5860 posts out of which 181 are under Gazetted category and remaining under Non Gazetted category by corresponding adjustment of 2187 posts out of overall strength of Revenue and Relief Department.
The Cabinet also approved the creation of infrastructure for the new units in a phased manner as per the recommendations of the High Power Committee.
The Cabinet also approved the allotment of funds to the tune of Rs. 63.22 crore for making these New Administrative Units immediately operational.
By another decision, the cabinet directed for taking all necessary steps for the smooth implementation of the Re-structured Accelerated Power Development Reforms Programme (R-APDRP).
It also took note of the steps taken so far towards the implementation of the (R-APDRP) Part A and Part B. The Government of India launched (R-APDRP) in the year 2009. The Programme has two components; Part A and Part B. The estimated cost of Part A (R-APDRP) is Rs. 191.25 crore and the estimated cost of Part- B is Rs. 1665.27 crore and it covers 30 towns in Jammu and Kashmir including twin cities of Jammu and Srinagar. The overall objective of the programme is to reduce the AT&C losses in the towns covered in the programme to 15%.
