In a significant development, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan held a review of the State Pragati Portal in Dehradun on April 1, 2023. The meeting aimed to enhance the monitoring of significant State and Centrally sponsored schemes through the portal, which is set to play a crucial role in governance.
During the review, Bardhan directed all departments to upload details of their major schemes onto the platform at the earliest to facilitate comprehensive oversight. “He directed all the departments to upload details of their major schemes on the platform at the earliest to facilitate comprehensive oversight,” he stated, underscoring the urgency of the initiative.
In a broader context, the Chief Secretary emphasized the importance of the reforms outlined in the D-BRAP-2025 initiative, which includes 154 reform points to be implemented by all states and union territories. This initiative aims to transform governance through digitization, transparency, and time-bound service delivery.
Atal Dulloo, a key figure in the discussions, highlighted the significance of these reforms in improving citizen welfare and fostering a conducive business environment across Jammu and Kashmir. “The CS underscored the significance of these reforms in improving citizen welfare and fostering a conducive business environment across J&K,” Dulloo remarked.
Furthermore, the CS instructed all departments to ensure 100 percent implementation of the prescribed reforms, emphasizing that the pace of reforms must be sustained and tangible outcomes achieved without exception. “The pace of reforms must be sustained and tangible outcomes achieved without exception,” Dulloo added, reinforcing the commitment to these initiatives.
In a related development, CS Garvita Gaba recently resigned from her position as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer at Shri Krishna Prasadam Limited, effective February 16, 2026. Her resignation was attributed to marriage and personal reasons, marking a significant change in the organization.
Shri Krishna Prasadam Limited, incorporated in 2009, has been a notable entity in the region, and Gaba’s departure raises questions about future leadership and direction. As the reforms under D-BRAP-2025 take shape, the impact of such changes in leadership will be closely monitored.
The introduction of a real-time monitoring dashboard for service delivery, developed in line with the guidelines from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), is another pivotal aspect of this initiative. This dashboard is expected to enhance transparency and efficiency in governance.
As the situation unfolds, stakeholders are keenly observing the implementation of these reforms and the overall impact on governance in the region. Details remain unconfirmed regarding the timeline for the detailed report on self-employment schemes, which is expected to take 3 to 5 years.
