DDC Kulgam reviews functioning of PWD

KULGAM, JUNE 15: District Development Commissioner Kulgam, Talat Parvez Ruhella, today convened a meeting of engineers of different wings to review the pace of various developmental works being executed under R&B, JKPCC and PMGSY in the district.

 The DDC was apprised about the different ongoing projects being executed by different engineering departments which include the Kilam-Ashmuji Bridge, Finance Complex, Residential Quarters at Lirow, Shamsi-Wanpora Bridge, Maternity and Childcare hospital and Labri Pora Laroo Road in Kulgam.

         The DDC directed the Engineers to submit Pert Chart of all the ongoing important projects so that stage wise progress would be monitored regularly, which he said will improve the work culture and ensure timely completion of projects.

         While calling for expediting work on ongoing projects particularly of JKPCC and Police Housing Corporation, the DDC stressed upon the Engineers to make judicious use of funds. He asked them to redouble their efforts for completion of the projects within the stipulated time.

          The meeting was also informed that under Central Road Fund the District Kulgam was sanctioned three major bridges to have proper Road connectivity which includes Rs 34 crore Brazloo-Pahloo bridge on NH 444, Adijan-DH Pora bridge costing Rs20 crore and Ashthal bridge to be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 10 crore.

          The Superintending Engineer on the occasion briefed the DDC that tendering process of these important bridges have already been done and work will start soon on these projects.

         While taking a detailed review of PMGSY, the DDC asked the concerned to speed up the land acquisition cases for speedy completion of projects under the programme well in time.

         The meeting was attended by Superintending Engineer Anantnag/Kulgam, Divisional Engineers of R&B, JKPCC, PMGSY, Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Director Planning and other concerned.