Vikas Bhawan (CDO and Development Offices)

Chief Development Officer (CDO), Saharanpur

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is the principal district authority responsible for planning, coordination, supervision and monitoring of all development departments in Saharanpur. The CDO ensures effective implementation of Central and State Government flagship schemes relating to rural development, agriculture, renewable energy, social welfare, employment generation and infrastructure development. Regular review meetings are conducted with District Level Officers and Block Development Officers to assess physical and financial progress. The CDO monitors fund utilization, enforces transparency and accountability, and ensures timely submission of utilization certificates. Field inspections are carried out to verify ground-level implementation of schemes. The officer also coordinates with the District Magistrate for integrated district development planning and convergence of schemes.

Officers Reporting to the Chief Development Officer

1. District Development Officer (DDO)

Supervises rural development schemes across all blocks. Monitors PMAY-G, MGNREGA and livelihood missions. Reviews grievance redressal including IGRS matters. Ensures compliance with development directives issued by the State Government. Coordinates with BDOs and Panchayat officials. Submits consolidated district progress reports to the CDO.

2. Project Director, DRDA

Implements poverty alleviation and self-employment schemes under DRDA. Oversees Self Help Groups and livelihood initiatives. Monitors beneficiary selection and fund transfer under rural housing schemes. Conducts field inspections and social audits. Ensures transparency in financial utilization. Reports progress periodically to district administration.

3. District Economics & Statistics Officer (DESTO)

Compiles district-level statistical data for development planning. Prepares economic and demographic reports. Assists in evidence-based policy formulation. Supports monitoring of scheme performance indicators. Coordinates surveys and census-related activities. Provides analytical inputs during review meetings.

4. District Programme Officer -ICDS (DPO)

Supervises Anganwadi centres and nutrition services. Implements child development and maternal health programs. Monitors Poshan Abhiyaan indicators. Conducts inspections of ICDS projects. Ensures timely honorarium and supply distribution. Maintains beneficiary data records.

5. Assistant Engineer, Minor Irrigation

Plans and supervises minor irrigation works. Maintains tube wells and irrigation structures. Ensures water availability for agriculture. Prepares technical estimates and work plans. Conducts site inspections. Reports infrastructure status to district authorities.

6. Project Officer, UPNEDA

Implements solar street light and rooftop solar schemes. Supervises PM Kusum solar pump installations. Promotes renewable energy adoption in rural areas. Ensures subsidy disbursement as per guidelines. Conducts beneficiary verification. Submits progress data to headquarters.

7. District Youth Welfare Officer

Organizes youth development and sports programs. Promotes participation in state and national events. Implements youth empowerment initiatives. Maintains sports infrastructure records. Coordinates with educational institutions. Encourages leadership and volunteer programs.

8. Assistant Director, Fisheries

Promotes fish farming and aquaculture schemes. Provides technical guidance to fish farmers. Monitors pond development projects. Ensures subsidy distribution to beneficiaries. Conducts awareness camps. Maintains fisheries production records.

9. District Agriculture Officer (DAO)

Implements crop development and subsidy schemes. Monitors fertilizer and seed distribution. Conducts farmer training programs. Promotes modern agricultural practices. Reviews crop statistics. Coordinates with extension officers.

10. District Agriculture Protection Officer

Supervises pest and disease control measures. Conducts crop inspections. Regulates pesticide distribution. Provides advisory services to farmers. Maintains crop protection data. Implements plant health programs.

11. District Panchayati Raj Officer (DPRO)

Supervises Panchayati Raj Institutions. Ensures sanitation and civic works compliance. Conducts audits of Gram Panchayats. Organizes training for elected representatives. Monitors village-level infrastructure projects. Coordinates with block officials.

12. Assistant Registrar, Cooperative

Regulates cooperative societies. Supervises agricultural credit distribution. Conducts cooperative elections. Facilitates loan disbursement to farmers. Registers new cooperative societies. Ensures compliance with cooperative laws.

13. Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO)

Implements livestock vaccination programs. Supervises artificial insemination services. Conducts animal health camps. Promotes dairy and poultry development. Implements livestock insurance schemes. Maintains veterinary infrastructure.

14. Executive Engineer, Rural Engineering Department (EE-RED)

Executes rural infrastructure works. Supervises road and building construction. Ensures quality control and technical compliance. Prepares estimates and project reports. Monitors contractors’ performance. Reports project status regularly.

15. District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO)

Implements pension schemes for elderly, widows and persons with disabilities. Administers SC/ST welfare schemes. Verifies beneficiaries and maintains database. Ensures DBT transfers. Reviews grievance petitions. Monitors social security programs.

16. District Minority Welfare Officer

Implements minority scholarship programs. Oversees financial assistance schemes. Verifies applications and documents. Conducts awareness programs. Ensures timely fund transfer. Maintains records and reports.

17. District Social Welfare Officer (Development)

Implements development-oriented welfare schemes. Monitors grant-based programs. Coordinates rehabilitation initiatives. Verifies beneficiary eligibility. Ensures fund utilization compliance. Submits review reports.

18. District Backward Class Welfare Officer

Administers Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for OBC students. Implements marriage grant assistance schemes. Conducts computer training programs for unemployed youth. Verifies scholarship applications. Ensures transparent fund distribution. Maintains scheme-wise beneficiary records.

19. District Divyangjan Welfare Officer

Implements disability welfare schemes. Issues disability certificates. Facilitates assistive device distribution. Conducts awareness drives. Maintains beneficiary records. Coordinates with medical authorities.

20. Additional Chief Officer, Zila Panchayat

Supervises district-level Panchayat works. Coordinates rural infrastructure planning. Monitors budget utilization. Conducts administrative reviews. Ensures compliance with Panchayat regulations. Assists in development planning.

21. Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA)

Supervises primary education institutions. Monitors teacher attendance and infrastructure. Implements government education schemes. Conducts inspections. Reviews academic outcomes. Coordinates mid-day meal monitoring.

22. District Inspector of Schools (DIOS)

Oversees secondary education institutions. Grants recognition and approvals. Conducts institutional inspections. Ensures compliance with curriculum standards. Maintains examination coordination. Monitors educational quality.

23. District Horticulture Officer (DHO)

Promotes horticulture and fruit cultivation. Implements subsidy schemes. Conducts farmer training programs. Monitors plantation drives. Maintains horticulture production data. Encourages diversification of crops.

24. UPEDA Field Staff / Renewable Energy Support Unit

Supports implementation of renewable energy schemes. Assists in beneficiary identification. Coordinates installation activities. Maintains field progress data. Facilitates technical inspections. Reports status to Project Officer.

25. District Sugarcane Officer

Coordinates sugarcane development programs. Maintains farmer registration records. Ensures supply coordination with sugar mills. Monitors cane productivity. Resolves farmer grievances. Reviews payment status.

26. District Supply Officer (DSO)

Supervises Public Distribution System. Monitors ration card issuance. Conducts inspections of fair price shops. Prevents diversion of essential commodities. Ensures food security compliance. Maintains supply records.

27. Irrigation Department

Maintains major irrigation canals and structures. Ensures equitable water distribution. Conducts repair and maintenance works. Monitors seasonal water flow. Coordinates with agriculture department. Reports infrastructure performance.

28. Electricity Department (Rural)

Ensures rural electrification and maintenance. Monitors feeder performance. Supervises complaint redressal. Coordinates power supply for development works. Implements rural electrification schemes. Maintains outage data.

29. District Silk Officer

Promotes sericulture activities. Implements silk development schemes. Provides technical training to beneficiaries. Monitors production targets. Facilitates subsidy disbursement. Maintains beneficiary database.

30. Khadi & Village Industries Officer

Promotes cottage and village industries. Facilitates subsidy and credit linkage. Conducts entrepreneurship awareness camps. Supports traditional artisans. Monitors production units. Coordinates with banks.

31. Mandi Parishad Representative

Supervises agricultural market yards. Ensures transparent auction processes. Maintains market infrastructure. Monitors farmer facilitation services. Collects and reports market data. Coordinates with Agriculture Department.

32. District Industries Centre (DIC)

Promotes MSME development. Facilitates industrial registrations. Provides entrepreneurship guidance. Implements subsidy schemes. Coordinates credit linkage with banks. Maintains industrial data records.

33. ITI Principal

Supervises vocational training programs. Implements skill development initiatives. Maintains training infrastructure. Coordinates industry linkages. Conducts examinations and certifications. Monitors trainee placement.

34. District Employment Officer

Maintains employment exchange records. Registers job seekers. Conducts job fairs. Provides career counseling. Coordinates skill programs. Monitors placement statistics.

35. Public Works Department (Rural)

Executes rural road projects. Maintains public buildings. Ensures quality standards. Conducts site inspections. Prepares project estimates. Reports infrastructure progress.

36. District Probation Officer

Implements women and child protection schemes. Supervises child care institutions. Conducts rehabilitation monitoring. Coordinates with judiciary and police. Maintains protection records. Reviews welfare initiatives.

37. Deputy Director, Agriculture

Supervises agricultural extension activities. Conducts farmer outreach programs. Promotes new technologies. Monitors block-level agriculture officers. Reviews crop advisory implementation. Reports extension impact.

38. Lead District Manager (Banking)

Coordinates banking services for government schemes. Monitors financial inclusion programs. Reviews credit disbursement targets. Conducts district-level banking meetings. Facilitates DBT implementation. Supports MSME and SHG credit linkage.

39. District Land Conservation Officer

Implements soil conservation schemes. Supervises watershed projects. Promotes erosion control measures. Conducts field inspections. Maintains conservation records. Reports environmental impact.

40. Ground Water Department

Monitors groundwater levels. Conducts water quality testing. Promotes sustainable water use. Maintains hydrological data. Assists in planning irrigation strategies. Submits periodic reports.

41. Jal Nigam & Water Works Department

Implements rural drinking water supply schemes. Supervises water treatment plants. Maintains pipeline infrastructure. Monitors water quality standards. Ensures service delivery in rural areas. Reports scheme progress.

42. Assistant Director, Savings

Promotes small savings schemes. Conducts awareness programs. Coordinates with post offices. Monitors target achievements. Encourages financial literacy. Submits savings performance data.

43. Forest Department

Implements afforestation programs. Protects forest resources. Prevents illegal logging. Conducts plantation drives. Promotes environmental conservation awareness. Coordinates eco-restoration projects.

Block Development Officers (BDOs) – Saharanpur (11 Development Blocks)

Each Development Block is headed by a Block Development Officer (BDO), who functions under the administrative supervision of the Chief Development Officer. The BDO ensures implementation of rural development schemes including MGNREGA, PMAY-G, NRLM, sanitation programs and village infrastructure works. The officer supervises Gram Panchayat Secretaries and ensures proper maintenance of financial and administrative records. Regular inspections are conducted to verify scheme implementation and beneficiary selection. Progress reports are submitted to district authorities periodically.

Development Blocks of Saharanpur District

Muzaffarabad (Tehsil Behat)
Sadauli Kadeem (Tehsil Behat)
Ballia Kheri (Tehsil Saharanpur)
Punwarka (Tehsil Saharanpur)
Nakur (Tehsil Nakur)
Gangoh (Tehsil Nakur)
Sarsawa (Tehsil Nakur)
Rampur Maniharan (Tehsil Rampur Maniharan)
Nanauta (Tehsil Rampur Maniharan)
Deoband (Tehsil Deoband)
Nagal (Tehsil Deoband)