Overview

• At the Doda DISHA meeting, the minister said the Chattergala tunnel has been taken up in the plan and the deputy commissioner reported the project at an advanced stage, calling the year-round link a game changer for the region.
• Doda officials reported roughly Rs 600 crore sanctioned under PMGSY, as departments were told to prioritise power, water and immediate road repairs following flood damage verified through field visits.
• Chairing the Kishtwar DISHA review, Dr Jitendra Singh directed the administration to expedite relief and rehabilitation after recent cloudbursts and to ensure essential supplies reach remote areas.
• Kishtwar reported 100% completion under PMAY-Gramin, with Rs 120.48 crore disbursed to farmers through PM-Kisan and Rs 147.34 crore via Kisan Credit Cards, alongside initial PM Surya Ghar subsidies to 208 beneficiaries.
• Looking ahead, the minister said he will take up a Kishtwar airstrip under the Udan scheme with Civil Aviation and sought a status report, while also urging Ayushman Bharat enrolment drives and immediate staffing fixes for GMC Doda.