JAMMU, Jan. 20 -- Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting of the High-Powered Committee (HPC) of NABARD to review the progress and achievements under various tranches of the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) and to assess new projects proposed under RIDF XXXI (2025-26) across Jammu and Kashmir.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture Production Department; Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works (R&B); Principal Secretary, Finance; Director General, Resources; Chief General Manager, NABARD; and senior officers from Health, Jal Shakti and other concerned departments.

During the meeting, the Chief Secretary undertook a department-wise appraisal of ongoing RIDF projects and emphasiz...