ANANTNAG, OCTOBER 15: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress, implementation and performance of various social welfare schemes being implemented across the district, with a focus on ensuring timely delivery of benefits, effective monitoring and coverage of all eligible beneficiaries.
During the meeting, the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) presented a detailed overview of the progress achieved under various welfare initiatives, highlighting the status of social security pensions, marriage assistance, disability support, scholarships, child protection, women’s empowerment and rehabilitation measures for vulnerable sections of society.
The meeting also reviewed the implementation of key government schemes and programmes aimed at providing financial assistance, social security and institutional support to eligible individuals and families.
The meeting was informed that 80,743 social security pension cases have been sanctioned on the Jansugam portal, while payments have been disbursed to 76,137 beneficiaries under the Integrated Social Security Scheme (ISSS) up to September 2026.
The progress was reviewed in the context of ensuring regular financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries, particularly senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities, who depend on social security support for their daily needs.
The Deputy Commissioner also took stock of the progress under other flagship welfare initiatives, including PM-YASASVI scholarships, Mission Shakti, One Stop Centre, Child Helpline and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.
Discussions focused on the effective implementation of these programmes, timely processing of applications, support services for women and children, educational assistance to eligible students and measures for the rehabilitation and welfare of vulnerable sections.
Emphasising the importance of a transparent, responsive and beneficiary-oriented delivery mechanism, the DC directed the concerned officers to ensure time-bound disposal of pending cases and applications.
He stressed that all eligible beneficiaries must receive their entitled benefits without unnecessary delays and called for regular verification of beneficiary records to maintain accuracy, prevent duplication and ensure that assistance reaches only the genuinely deserving.
The Deputy Commissioner further underscored the need to strengthen field-level monitoring and improve coordination among the departments concerned for the effective implementation of welfare schemes.
He directed the officers to identify bottlenecks affecting the processing of cases, take timely corrective measures and ensure proper utilisation of funds in accordance with the prescribed guidelines.
He also stressed the importance of addressing public grievances promptly, facilitating eligible applicants in completing the required formalities and creating greater awareness about the benefits and eligibility criteria of various government schemes.
The officers were asked to maintain close follow-up on the progress of different initiatives and ensure that procedural delays do not deprive deserving individuals and families of government assistance.
Highlighting the pivotal role of the Social Welfare Department in extending a safety net to disadvantaged and vulnerable sections, the DC called for a coordinated and proactive approach to strengthen the reach and effectiveness of welfare programmes.
He reiterated that the objective should be to ensure inclusive development, social security and equitable access to government assistance, with particular attention to those who need support the most.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, General Manager, District Industries Centre (DIC), Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Chief Planning Officer, District Social Welfare Officer and other concerned officers.
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