Aspirational Districts Programme: J&K’s Baramulla features among top performers

Srinagar, January 20

Under the aspirational districts programme, Baramulla district has ranked among top performers under the key thematic area of ‘basic infrastructure’ as per the report issued by the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), a government spokesperson said here on Saturday.

“Baramulla district of the UT has secured an additional funding of Rs 3 crore from NITI Aayog for developmental purposes under any of the already set five thematic areas of education, health and nutrition, financial inclusion and skill development, basic infrastructure, and agricultural and water resources,” the spokesperson said.

“In acknowledgment of this remarkable achievement, the additional secretary of NITI Aayog, Vennecaganti Radha (IAS), extended her congratulations and appreciation to the district team responsible for execution of the programme and central prabhari officers for the outstanding performance,” the spokesperson said.