In a significant development, Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan held a review of the State Pragati Portal in Dehradun on April 1, 2023. This initiative aims to enhance oversight of all major State and Centrally sponsored schemes through a comprehensive digital platform.
Bardhan directed all departments to upload details of their major schemes onto the portal at the earliest, stating, “He directed all the departments to upload details of their major schemes on the platform at the earliest to facilitate comprehensive oversight.” This move is expected to streamline monitoring and improve service delivery.
The review also highlighted the urgency of fast-tracking pending reforms under the D-BRAP-2025 initiative, which encompasses 154 reform points that all states and union territories are required to implement. The Chief Secretary emphasized the importance of these reforms for enhancing citizen welfare and fostering a conducive business environment.
Atal Dulloo, a key official, underscored the significance of the 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 that the pace of reforms must be sustained to achieve tangible outcomes without exception.
Additionally, 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). This dashboard is part of the broader strategy to transform governance through digitization, transparency, and time-bound service delivery.
As part of the ongoing changes, CS Garvita Gaba recently resigned from Shri Krishna Prasadam Limited, effective February 16, 2026, citing marriage and personal reasons. This resignation adds another layer of transition within the administrative framework.
The reforms outlined under D-BRAP-2025 are crucial as they aim to modernize governance and improve the overall business environment in the region. The CS has instructed all departments to ensure 100 percent implementation of the prescribed reforms.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specific outcomes expected from these reforms, but the urgency conveyed by the Chief Secretary indicates a strong commitment to improving governance.
As the situation develops, stakeholders are keenly observing the implementation of these reforms and their impact on the state’s governance and business landscape.
