Role of the Planning Division
Development Program and Project Planning:
- Strategic Planning and Implementation:
- Execute comprehensive planning, monitoring, and progress control for development programs and projects overseen by the Department of Cinnamon Development.
- Formulate and implement short-term, medium-term, and long-term public investment strategies, ensuring alignment with national policies and sectoral needs.
- Ensure meticulous execution of plans according to allocated resources, with regular assessments of both physical and financial progress.
- Enhancement of the Progress Control System:
- Bolster and streamline the project monitoring and progress control system to enhance the implementation efficiency of development programs and projects.
- Deliver detailed progress presentations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to the line Ministry and higher authorities, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Website Progress Updates:
- Provide quarterly updates on the progress of development projects exceeding Rs. 100 million on the departmental website, facilitating public access to information and promoting transparency.
- Annual Action Plans:
- Lead comprehensive progress reviews to ensure the achievement of physical and financial targets outlined in the annual action plans.
- Performance Report Preparation:
- Compile and present a detailed performance report at the end of each year, summarizing the outcomes and achievements of the department’s initiatives.
- Budget Estimate Preparation:
- Develop precise annual budget estimates, ensuring timely submission to relevant institutions, and coordinate effectively to secure necessary funding.
- Parliamentary Budget Committees:
- Prepare and submit detailed annual progress control reports for review during parliamentary budget committee sessions, ensuring thorough scrutiny and oversight.
- Interagency Coordination:
- Enhance the efficiency of development activities by coordinating with key government agencies, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industries, the National Planning Department, and the National Budget Department.
- Maintenance of Departmental Data System:
- Sustain a robust data management system to accurately track and document all development activities, facilitating data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.