DDC Kulgam inspects dev works, directs for speedy completion

KULGAM, AUGUST 02: District Development Commissioner, Kulgam Dr Shameem Ahmad Wani today conducted an extensive tour of the district to take stock of works on various ongoing projects.           

ADDC, CPO, Executive Engineers of R&B and Irrigation and Flood Control and other officers accompanied the DDC.

During his visit to Polytechnic College Kulgam, DDC inspected college building being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 13 crore. He also visited various sections of college and exhorted upon the executing agencies to accelerate pace of work.

DDC later visited Adigatnoo- Chambagund diversion which was washed away by Floods on June 29 and was thrown open for traffic movement today. DDC directed Flood and Control Department to restore the damaged bunds on river beds of Veshow nallah on priority basis to avoid any eventuality. 

DDC also visited Kutabal flood protection bund which has been constructed by locals by financial assistance from RDD and local funds.

DDC also directed the Geology and Mining Department to take appropriate steps to clean the sites near the Chambagund bridge and submit a proposal to allow extraction of sand and bajri for the safety of bridge. 

Later DDC visited Zangalpora village which suffered a heavy loss during Floods of 2014. Residents apprised DDC about the issues they are facing. He gave them a patient hearing and assured all possible help to them and redressal of issues at an earliest.