Chief Secretary reviews implementation of Rs 1500 Cr JTFRP

 SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 28: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Thursday reviewed the implementation of the Rs 1500 crore Jhelum & Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP).

World Bank Mission, Task Team Leader, Shri Deepak Singh, Administrative Secretaries of the Departments of Health & Medical Education, Industries & Commerce, H&UD, PW(R&B), Chief Executive Officer, JTFRP and other senior officers were present in the meeting.

 CEO, JTFRP informed that implementation of the project is on track and DPR preparation and tendering process across all components of the project is being given focused attention.

It was informed that works in regard to up-gradation of 49 dewatering stations of SMC in and around Srinagar city, procurement of high capacity pumping unit, quick response pumping unit and waste water testing equipment have been tendered out besides DPRs of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System and various drainage projects viz Nadroo, Nowgam-Banpora, Nazz Colony Pantha Chowk, Doodh Ganga etc are being submitted in October, 2017.

The progress was also reviewed in respect of the projects including Lal Ded and B&J Hospitals, Composite Market Centre Silk Factory Rajbagh & Woolen Mills Bemina, development of handicrafts cluster in flood affected areas, construction of school buildings, procurement of search and rescue equipment for SDRF, Fire Department etc.    

To ensure against delays, Chief Secretary stressed on better coordination between the Project Management Unit (PMU) and the line departments. He urged the concerned Administrative Secretaries to monitor the progress of each component and promptly address any issue hindering the execution of the project. He stressed upon fast tracking the implementation of the various components across all sectors in order to achieve the project objectives within the set timelines.