Kulgam, Jul 01 : A capacity-building training programme under the TARA initiative was organised by NITI Aayog in District Kulgam with a special focus on strengthening development planning and improving outcomes at the grassroots level.
The programme was held under the Chairmanship of District Development Commissioner Kulgam, Shazad Aalam and Team Members from NITI Aayog including Amrit Kaur, Public Policy Specialist; Utkarsh Srivastava, Assistant Section Officer, and Misba Shah, Young Professional and other three members of PIU.
Team deliberated upon the importance of Artificial Intelligence in the modern-day development scenario and the tools development by NITI Aayog.
The programme was attended by district officials, representatives of various line departments, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and other key stakeholders.
The training aimed at enhancing institutional capacity, promoting data-driven decision-making, and ensuring effective implementation of developmental programmes in line with the vision of Aspirational District and Aspirational Block initiatives.
During the sessions, experts from NITI Aayog highlighted the importance of convergence among departments, outcome-based planning, regular monitoring of key indicators, and adoption of innovative approaches for sustainable and inclusive development. Special discussions were held regarding the developmental priorities, challenges, and opportunities of District Kulgam.
The participants were sensitised about strengthening local governance, improving service delivery, and accelerating progress in key sectors including health, education, agriculture, basic infrastructure, sanitation, and livelihood generation.
The officials expressed their commitment to utilising the learnings from the programme to improve implementation strategies and achieve measurable improvements in development indicators.
