SRINAGAR, May 27: Indian Institute of Management, Jammu and Planning, Development & Monitoring Department, J&K, today signed Memorandum of Understanding for establishment of Centre for Innovation and Transformation in Governance in the UT here.
The MoU was signed in presence of Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, at Civil Secretariat here. Director IIM Jammu, Professor BS Sahay and Secretary PD&MD, Aijaz Asad signed the MoU.
Terming the step as significant, Chief Secretary observed that it will provide a suitable platform and great opportunity for all in terms of accelerating development of Jammu and Kashmir.
He asked the officers to identify areas and focus on convergence of all available resources in Jammu and Kashmir. He asked them to focus on those areas which have potential to attract industry where we can stitch the theory with actionable points.
He said that the purpose of MoU is not to work in isolation but inclusive of all departments for development of J&K.
Director IIM, while speaking on the occasion, said that our aim is to transform Jammu and Kashmir as one of the best performing UTs in the country. IIM Jammu shall be overall incharge of CITaG for deliverance of all assignments besides will collaborate with various stakeholders and knowledge partners.
Secretary (Planning), Aijaz Asad, highlighted the importance of MoU and gave an outline of the mission and goals of CITaG.
The event also witnessed presence of Administrative Secretaries of Agriculture, Finance, Higher Education, H&UD, Tourism, I&C Departments, DGs from Planning and Finance and other senior officers and officials of the concerned departments
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