Buzzbytes,Jammu,13Jan: In a significant move towards inclusive development, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, presided over the 43rd Board of Directors meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes Development Corporation (JKSCST&BCDC) at the Civil Secretariat.The high-profile meeting witnessed the participation of key officials including Commissioner Secretary of the Social Welfare Department, Sheetal Nanda, and representatives from various national finance and development corporations, both in-person and via video conferencing.The Board undertook a comprehensive review of ongoing initiatives, evaluated developmental programs, and discussed innovative strategies to address the unique challenges encountered by the marginalized communities. Emphasis was also laid on assessing the Corporation’s performance and financial status.Advisor Bhatnagar reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to inclusive growth and emphasized the pivotal role of the Corporation in executing policies aimed at elevating the socio-economic status of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes in the region. He urged the Corporation’s management to devise strategies that enhance access to education, employment, and healthcare for these communities.Furthermore, Advisor Bhatnagar highlighted the importance of leveraging schemes offered by Apex Corporations to create sustainable opportunities and ensure the holistic welfare of the targeted groups. He encouraged collaborative efforts between the Corporation and Apex Corporations to organize awareness programs, ensuring maximum outreach and benefit to those in need.The meeting concluded with a renewed focus on fostering development initiatives that prioritize the upliftment and empowerment of the marginalized sections of society in Jammu and Kashmir.