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| Inspects progress of construction work; issues strict instructions for adherence to set timeline |
BUDGAM, NOVEMBER 11: Deputy
Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, Saturday visited
the campus site of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) here at
Ompora Budgam to take stock of ongoing construction work for the campus there.
Dr. Shah, who has been appointed as the new Director of the Srinagar
campus of the NIFT, while taking a detailed review of the status of
construction at the site, expressed displeasure over slow progress of work.
He issued strict instructions to the concerned executing agencies to
speed up the pace of work and warned that non-adherence to timeline
stipulations as indicated in the contract will result in cancellation of
contracts and blacklisting of contractors.
He directed that four walling of the campus, which was set to be
completed in nine months since allotment in December 2016, must be completed by the next month.
Dr. Shah instructed to expedite the pace of work on hostels at the
campus adding there shall be visible progress in one month time. He said the
progress of the construction will now be reviewed on weekly basis.
Dr. Shah
said NIFT is a highly prestigious project and any laxity in meeting projected
timelines will not be tolerated.
The DC also visited the temporary campus of the Institute at Rangreth to
inspect facilities available for students there.
He issued on-spot instructions to the concerned to take care of all
immediate requirements of the campus. He also directed for beautification of
the campus.
Dr. Shah also interacted with the students at the campus on the occasion
and took note of their concerns and suggestions.
GM SIDCO, concerned Executive Engineers and contractors were present on
the occasion.
The NIFT Srinagar campus to be established at a cost of Rs. 237 crore is
spread over 133 kanals of land. The opening of the campus is expected to
enhance the scope of textiles and handicraft sectors as well as boost
entrepreneurship industry in fashion textile industry in the State.
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