Jammu, Aug 01: Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of various rural development initiatives and flagship programmes being implemented across the Jammu Division. During the review, the Minister stressed the need for proper transparency, accountability and timely execution of all developmental works. Javid Dar emphasized that rural development must remain firmly focused on improving the quality of life of people in villages. The Minister identified water conservation, livelihood enhancement, rural infrastructure, employment generation and effective implementation of welfare schemes as key priority areas. He underscored the importance of active community participation in rural development programmes.