DC Bandipora Stresses Skill Development, Responsive Governance at Tribal Orientation Programme

Bandipora, September 2: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, today inaugurated the Three-Day Block Level Master Trainer Orientation Program under the Aadi Karmayogi – Responsive Governance Programme at the Forest Training & Research Institute, Chittarnar, Bandipora.

Organized from 2nd to 4th September 2025, the orientation program is part of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs’ initiative aimed at empowering individuals and institutions for tribal transformation. The training is designed to build the capacity of master trainers in facilitating participatory planning, responsive governance, and holistic tribal development.

While addressing the gathering, the Deputy Commissioner Bandipora emphasized the significance of responsive governance and community-led planning for sustainable development in tribal areas.

She highlighted that the workshop would enable stakeholders to prepare village-level development plans focusing on infrastructure, education, healthcare, digital access, and livelihood opportunities, while preserving traditional knowledge and indigenous practices.

DC Indu Kanwal further underlined the importance of skill development and the creation of intangible assets which can prove to be a boon during uncertain and hard times. She also stressed that the core mandate of the Aadi Karmayogi scheme should remain the guiding motive behind all efforts at the grassroots.

Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner praised the role of participating officers and volunteers, and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to making tribal villages self-reliant, socially empowered, and digitally connected.

On the opening day, District Programme Officer ICDS Bandipora, Yaar Ali Khan, underscored the importance of mapping basic infrastructure needs—such as roads, water, electricity, and healthcare—and promoting sustainable livelihoods through agriculture, livestock, fisheries, eco-tourism, and forest-based enterprises.

The program will continue over the next two days, featuring focused sessions on the preparation of block-level vision and action plans under the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyaan.

Among others, the event was attended by District Programme Officer ICDS, Yaar Ali Khan; District Information Officer, Aadil Manzoor Wani; Principal KFT School, Block Development Officers (BDOs), volunteers and other concerned officers.