SRINAGAR, JUNE 12 (KNS) : Commissioner Secretary of Floriculture, Gardens and Parks, Sheikh Fayaz, chaired a meeting at the Civil Secretariat to assess the progress and functioning of the department.
The meeting was attended by senior officials, including the Director of Floriculture Kashmir, Director of Finance Floriculture, Additional Secretary of Floriculture, and other concerned officers, both in person and through virtual mode.
The Director of Floriculture Kashmir commenced the meeting by presenting an overview of the financial progress made during the fiscal year 2022-23. It was revealed that out of the allocated budget of Rs 13.85 Crore, Rs 10.58 crore had been expended. Moreover, 115 works were undertaken in the year 2023-24, amounting to Rs 16.55 crore, with Rs 6.15 crore already released for various projects.
Furthermore, it was reported that the department had surpassed revenue targets, generating Rs 12.60 crore in the financial year 2022-23 against a target of Rs 8.52 crore. Additionally, as of the end of May 2023, Rs 3.66 crore had been realized out of the revenue target of Rs 11.84 crore for the year 2023-24.
Commissioner Secretary Sheikh Fayaz assured the officers that the remaining funds would be disbursed promptly to ensure the timely completion of ongoing projects across different locations in the Kashmir Division. He commended the department for the successful organization of the Tulip Festival at the iconic Tulip Garden in Srinagar, labeling it the best-ever tulip festival.
Highlighting the dedication of the Floriculture Department, Commissioner Secretary Sheikh Fayaz mentioned their diligent efforts in beautifying meeting avenues and parks during the G20 Working Tourism Meeting. He expressed satisfaction with the transformation of the floriculture and gardens landscape over the past three years and noted the completion of several projects in both Kashmir and Jammu divisions of the Union Territory.
The Commissioner Secretary encouraged the officers to propose action plans for upcoming projects in their respective areas and applauded their commitment to renovating and enhancing parks under their jurisdiction.(KNS)