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KUPWARA : A team from NITI Aayog, comprising Ms. Jyoti Khattar, Senior Research Officer, and Ms. Himani Aggarwal, Consultant, conducted a comprehensive two-day review visit under Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 in Aspirational District Kupwara and Aspirational Block Keran from April 15–16, 2026.
The team was warmly received by the Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Suse who presented a detailed overview of the district’s progress, key achievements, and ongoing interventions under the Aspirational Districts Programme. The interaction was followed by extensive field visits to assess on-ground implementation across critical sectors.
Day 1: Aspirational District Kupwara (April 15)
The team visited several educational institutions, including High School Drugmulla, UPS Gujarpati, and PS Matipora Drugmulla. At PS Matipora Drugmulla, the team inaugurated key facilities aimed at strengthening foundational learning infrastructure.
During their visits, the officers conducted a thorough assessment of staff strength, classroom environment, availability of teaching-learning materials, and overall school infrastructure. They also reviewed the implementation of Mid-Day Meal schemes, sanitation standards, and toilet facilities, while interacting with students and teachers to understand learning outcomes and challenges at the grassroots level.
In the nutrition and early childhood care sector, the team inspected Poshan Centre Mir Mohalla Khumriyal, Kashmiri Basti Khangund Khumriyal, and AAM/H&EC Khumriyal, evaluating the delivery of supplementary nutrition, growth monitoring, and early childhood education services.
Healthcare services were reviewed at Sub-District Hospital Kupwara, where the team assessed patient care facilities, service delivery, and availability of essential resources. The visit to Dairy Farm Halmatpora provided insights into livelihood generation initiatives and their impact on local communities.
Under Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, NITI Aayog has identified 5 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Aspirational Districts. Kupwara has successfully achieved 100% saturation across all 5 KPIs, a significant milestone that was highly appreciated by the visiting team. The officers commended the district administration for its focused strategy, effective convergence of schemes, and strong last-mile delivery mechanisms.
Day 2: Aspirational Block Keran (April 16)
On the second day, the team visited Aspirational Block Keran, where they inaugurated the Anganwadi Centre at Masjid Mohalla Mundiyan and the Veterinary Sub-Centre Keran, further strengthening service delivery at the grassroots level.
The team also visited various Anganwadi Centres, PHC Keran, Higher Secondary School Keran, and High School Mundiyan. During these visits, they reviewed infrastructure, staff availability, healthcare services, nutrition delivery, and educational facilities. Interactions with beneficiaries provided valuable feedback on the effectiveness and reach of government schemes.
For Aspirational Blocks, NITI Aayog has identified 6 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) under Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0. Aspirational Block Keran has also achieved 100% saturation across all 6 KPIs, which was widely appreciated by the visiting team. The officers lauded the dedication, coordination, and commitment of the block administration and frontline workers in achieving this milestone.
Throughout the visit, the team engaged extensively with officials, field functionaries, and community members, appreciating the progress achieved while also offering constructive suggestions to sustain and further enhance developmental outcomes.
The visit reaffirmed a strong commitment towards inclusive, sustainable, and holistic development in remote and underserved areas through focused governance, continuous monitoring, and outcome-driven implementation under the Aspirational Districts Programme and Aspirational Blocks initiative.
