<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Suman Bery on his visit to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, reviewed the developmental scenario in J&K yesterday to explore thrust areas in presence of Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta and other senior officers to help J&K realise the vision of Viksit J&K @ 2047. During the interactive session, the VC expressed his appreciation for the best practices that have been implemented in the Union Territory over the past couple of years, which have enhanced the responsiveness and transparency of the administration.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">He specifically noted the remarkable digital transformation that has taken place within a span of just two years, enabling the delivery of all services online. Additionally, he commended initiatives like compilation of the District Good Governance Index and rankings of Panchayats and Blocks based on key developmental parameters, emphasizing their significance as noteworthy practices. The VC also observed that NITI Aayog is a platform to share knowledge and good practices among States/UTs to realize the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047. He stressed that the institutional and governance dimensions, supported by financial imperatives, are crucial in shaping the nation's future as envisioned by the Prime Minister.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">Mr Bery further noted that all the programmes devised by the UT are designed to enhance the quality of life for citizens and build trust in governance systems, ultimately fostering the development of a modern society aligned with the Aspirational agenda set by our nation for itself. He called for adoption of sustainable models of development, gradually reducing reliance on fossil fuels and adopting alternatives to it. He assured that NITI Aayog shall be willing to extend support to J&K and mentioned possible areas of cooperation. He suggested that J&K should retain its natural advantages to achieve its aim of being one of the top 50 Global tourist destinations.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">He also suggested factoring in risks and uncertainties while formulating developmental plans to be future ready.  He highlighted need for promoting organic agriculture and high density plantations as way forward.  He highlighted the need for a diversified economy besides the undisputable strength in tourism and horticulture, as a risk mitigation measure, as brought out by Covid-19 experience.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">On the occasion the Chief Secretary informed the Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog about the transparency and accountability framework like BEAMS, e-tendering, mandatory Administrative Approvals and Technical Sanctions along with physical verification of projects, which have accelerated pace of development in Jammu and Kashmir.</span></p>