Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Wednesday directed executing agencies to expedite the completion of projects under the Srinagar Metropolitan Region Development Authority (SMRDA) scheme and ensure that all pending works are completed before the end of the current financial year.
Emphasizing adherence to timelines, the Divisional Commissioner urged agencies to fast-track projects that are nearing completion, keeping in view the expenditure cap of the allotted funds.
During the review meeting, the Divisional Commissioner assessed the physical and financial progress of several projects, including Transport Nagar at Parimpora; community facilities at Bemina, Chattabal, and Noorbagh; development of Bairam Hills; and the Shopping Complex-cum-Marriage Hall at Nowhatta.
He also reviewed a few projects in Bandipora and Ganderbal, which, as informed by the concerned authorities, are being taken forward for completion with revised expenditure approvals.
He further directed the concerned departments to formally close projects that could not be taken up due to feasibility constraints.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Akshay Labroo; Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation; Chief Engineer R&B, Chief Town Planner, officers of SDA and SMRDA.
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DC Kupwara inspects construction of Transit Accommodations at Nutnussa, Kulangam
Directs engineers for prioritizing the completion of projects
KUPWARA, DECEMBER 31: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse today undertook an extensive visit and inspected the ongoing construction of Transit Accommodations at Nutnussa and Kulangam.
He was accompanied by Chief Engineer R&B North Kashmir, Sushil Kumar; Additional Deputy Commissioner Handwara, Javed Naseem Masoodi; Superintending Engineer R&B, Rais Makdoomi; Executive Engineer R&B Handwara; Farooq Ahmad Shah, Tehsildar, Zeeshan Khan and and other concerned officers.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the transit Accommodations at Nutnussa and Kulangam and assessed the pace and quality of work, and issued necessary directions to the concerned officers to ensure timely completion of the projects as per prescribed standards.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner in a follow up visit inspected the ongoing restoration work of the Drugmulla–Hatmulla Bridge. He reviewed the progress of restoration and emphasized the importance of expediting the work to ensure early restoration of connectivity for the public.
