In a significant development, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan conducted a review of the State Pragati Portal on April 1, 2023, in Dehradun, India. This initiative aims to enhance the monitoring of state and centrally sponsored schemes, ensuring transparency and efficiency in governance.
During the review, Bardhan directed all departments to upload details of their major schemes onto the portal as soon as possible. “He directed all the departments to upload details of their major schemes on the platform at the earliest to facilitate comprehensive oversight,” he stated, highlighting the urgency of the task.
The State Pragati Portal is designed to monitor all significant schemes, which is a crucial step towards improving the overall governance framework. This move aligns with the broader objectives of the D-BRAP-2025 initiative, which encompasses 154 reform points that all states and union territories are expected to implement.
Furthermore, CS Garvita Gaba, who recently resigned from her position as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer at Shri Krishna Prasadam Limited, emphasized the importance of these reforms. Her resignation, effective from February 16, 2026, was attributed to personal reasons, including marriage.
In his address, Bardhan stressed the need for departments to fast-track pending reforms under D-BRAP-2025. The initiative aims to transform governance through digitization, transparency, and time-bound service delivery, which are essential for improving citizen welfare and fostering a conducive business environment.
Atal Dulloo, a key figure in the initiative, underscored the significance of these reforms, stating, “The CS underscored the significance of these reforms in improving citizen welfare and fostering a conducive business environment across J&K.” He further noted, “The pace of reforms must be sustained and tangible outcomes achieved without exception.”
To support these efforts, a real-time monitoring dashboard for service delivery has been developed in line with the guidelines from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
As the state moves forward with these reforms, the focus remains on ensuring 100 percent implementation of the prescribed measures. The reforms are expected to yield significant improvements in governance and service delivery within the next three to five years.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the full impact of these initiatives, but the commitment to reform is clear as the state aims to enhance the welfare of its citizens through effective governance.
