To decide on 5-marla plots for flood-hit families, Rs 118 cr infusion for cooperative banks
Jammu, Dec 22 : The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will chair a Cabinet scheduled to be held on Monday morning to take key policy decisions, including approval of a land-allotment policy for families affected by recent floods and financial support for cooperative banks, official sources said.
Sources told news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC) that the Cabinet meeting will be held at the Civil Secretariat at 10:30 am under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and will be attended by other ministers and senior officers.
One of the major agenda items is the approval of a policy to allot five marlas of land to people whose houses were damaged due to flash floods, cloudbursts and landslides during the monsoon season this year.
Sources said the policy has been finalised after detailed consultations and follows the Chief Minister’s earlier announcement assuring relief to families whose homes were severely damaged during the monsoon calamities, particularly on August 14 and 26, when large-scale damage to houses, crops and infrastructure was reported across Jammu and Kashmir.
Another significant item on the agenda is the proposed infusion of Rs 118 crore into the Jammu Central Cooperative Bank and Anantnag Central Cooperative Bank to help revive their financial health. Both banks have been facing operational and financial challenges, and the government considers them vital for the cooperative sector in the region.
The Cabinet is also expected to deliberate on enhancement of the pay level of Village Level Workers (VLWs) of the Rural Development Department, an issue that has been under consideration for some time.
Additionally, around 20 posts of District Panchayat Officers (DPOs) are proposed to be re-designated as Block Development Officers (BDOs) to strengthen administrative functioning at the grassroots level.
Sources added that the Cabinet may also discuss financial matters, including central funding and related issues, though the next UT Budget for 2026–27 is likely to be presented in March next year.
It is noteworthy that all decisions taken by the Cabinet will be subject to approval by the Lieutenant Governor. (KNC)