Srinagar, Jul 06 (KNO): Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the 2nd meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) for 2026-27 under the Disaster Management framework and approved a series of proposals aimed at accelerating post-disaster recovery, strengthening disaster preparedness and enhancing the response capacity across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by the concerned Administrative Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, senior officers of the FinanceDepartment, Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR), and other stakeholder departments.
The Chief Secretary impressed upon all implementing departments to ensure timely execution of the approved projects with complete adherence to the prescribed technical standards, transparency and quality parameters so that the affected communities receive the intended benefits without delay.
He further directed the departments whose projects are yet to be submitted, despite approval of funds by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), to expedite the process and furnish their proposals within the next few days.
The Chief Secretary emphasized that the entire basket of funds earmarked for the Union Territory should be fully utilized in a planned and efficient manner to execute disaster mitigation, restoration and protection works for the larger welfare and safety of the people.
During the meeting, the Committee approved projects worth ₹751.46 Cr under the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) funding for Jammu and Kashmirto facilitate reconstruction and restoration of critical public infrastructure damaged during the disasters of 2025.
The approved projects pertain to sectors including Roads and Bridges, Power, School Education, Health, Social Welfare and Agriculture Production. These projects comprise 1,033 individual works and activities to be executed by the respective departments in accordance with the Recovery and Reconstruction Guidelines, approvals conveyed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), sector-wise recommendations of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the PDNA report.
The Committee was informed that the High-Level Committee (HLC) of the Government of India had approved ₹1,534.58 crore for Jammu and Kashmir based on the recommendations of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Sub-Committee of the National Executive Committee.
The SEC also approved ₹33.19 Cr worth of recovery projects for District Ramban under the PDNA undertaken following the April 2025 disaster. The approved interventions cover the sectors of Education, Animal Husbandry & Livestock, Roads and Bridges, Housing, and Irrigation & Flood Control. These projects will facilitate restoration of essential public infrastructure and services in the affected areas.
To strengthen disaster preparedness and enable prompt response to emergencies, the Committee approved the release of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) assistance to all the District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) and Divisional Commissioners. Under the approved package, ₹2 crore each will be released to every District Disaster Management Authority, while ₹1 crore each will be provided to the Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir divisions for meeting emergent disaster management requirements and enhancing institutional preparedness.
The Chief Secretary underscored the need for building resilient infrastructure and improve institutional preparedness against future disasters. He stressed that effective utilisation of the approved funds, timely completion of projects would significantly strengthen Jammu and Kashmir's disaster resilience and ensure faster recovery for the affected communities.
The meeting reaffirmed the Government's commitment towards developing a robust disaster management framework through sustained investments in recovery, preparedness and capacity building while safeguarding lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure across the Union Territory—(KNO)