19 November 2022; Samba
In order to assess the overall progress made in a novel initiative- Nokia Smartpur in Panchayat Palli, block Bari Brahmana, Deputy Commissioner, Samba Ms Anuradha Gupta held a detailed meeting with officials of Nokia and Save the Children alongwith all the line departments.
The project holds importance as it was on the personal initiative of Sh Manoj Sinha,Lieutenant Governor,J&K that Nokia Smartpur was launched on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day on 24th April 2022, the day on which Hon'ble PM Sh Narendra Modi visited the Panchayat.
The project intends to put in place a strong ecosystem of rural entrepreneurship designed to create ideal smart villages in J&K.
The meeting included a presentation by Nokia-Save the Children team about the progress made by them in achieving the objectives defined in the program on 5 pillars of education, livelihood, governance, healthcare and financial inclusion. The DC, further reviewed the progress made by all the line departments on the calendar of activities issued by her office in September, 2022.
While appreciating the effort made in this regard, she exhorted all departments to work in close coordination with Nokia-Smartpur team so that the real purpose of the project is achieved and the objective of creating a smart rural ecosystem could be actuated on ground. It was also emphasized that the project should become a model for all Panchayats in J&K.
It was decided that Nokia smartpur will further consolidate it's efforts by including more SHG members and local artisans in their training programmes so that they are equipped with digital marketing skills. Telemedicine facility shall also be extended with the help of District health department. It was also decided at the meeting that the Har Ghar Mein Champion initiative of district administration will be dovetailed with the modules of Nokia smartpur to develop Palli as a model Swachh Gram.
DC, Samba also appreciated the fact that the team of Nokia-Save the Children has identified 17 more Panchayats in Samba district and possibilities of establishing Nokia Smartpur project there are being explored. DC Samba assured that all possible assistance in this regard shall be provided if the project is approved.
Besides the Nokia-Smartpur officials the meeting was attended ACD, SDM VIJAYPUR, CMO, CEO, DSWO, officers from NRLM, Handicrafts and handloom departments.
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