Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Information Technology, Science and Technology, ARI & Training, Shri Satish Sharma, held a detailed meeting with Union Minister for Food and Public Distribution, New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, in New Delhi today. The discussions centered around key initiatives for Jammu and Kashmir in the domains of renewable energy, solarisation, and public distribution.
During the meeting, Shri Satish Sharma emphasized the importance of extending the Jammu Solarisation Scheme for an additional two years. This scheme has already benefited nearly 50,000 households. He also sought necessary assistance for solarising hospitals located in border areas as a measure of national interest and the solarisation of emergency and trauma centers in accident-prone zones.
The Minister further proposed the inclusion of 20 more villages (one in each district) under the Model Village Scheme, with each selected village receiving a financial grant of Rs. 1 crore to enhance infrastructure and development.
The discussions also covered improvements to the Public Distribution System (PDS) to ensure better service delivery and address the specific needs of the region. Shri Satish Sharma highlighted the necessity of continued support from the central government to advance the overall development of Jammu and Kashmir.
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi appreciated the proactive measures proposed by Shri Satish Sharma and assured full cooperation from the central government. He acknowledged the significance of renewable energy and solarisation projects in enhancing sustainability and improving public amenities.
The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to work collaboratively for the progress and development of Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring that critical sectors receive the attention and resources needed for growth.
