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Hello Jammu News at 5:42:00 PM 0

Srinagar, Aug 30: In a significant decision, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has directed that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) scheme shall continue to be operational in the State without any time limits.

"Legislators shall continue to recommend works under the Constituency Development Fund scheme subject to availability of balance CDF funds in their respective accounts and in tune with the guidelines of the scheme, the Governor said last evening while reviewing the progress of developmental works.

During the review, Malik was informed that in view of the non-utilization of substantial amount of CDF, directions were issued to the Deputy Commissioners to continue sanctioning works under the said scheme till 30 September 2018.

The Governor, however, instructed that new timeline shall not apply anymore in future and works could be sanctioned as long as funds exist.

Malik observed that unhindered continuation of the CDF scheme was essential to ensure that the elected representatives respond to the developmental issues expeditiously.

In another major decision, the Governor directed that all such public projects completed through state funding could be inaugurated by the public representatives.

Observing that it would be inappropriate for any complete public project executed through state resources to remain unutilized for want of formal inauguration, Malik directed that the elected representatives be requested to inaugurate all such projects in their respective constituencies and dedicate them to the people for early use.

The state assembly has been placed in suspended animation since 19 June this year following fall of PDP-led coalition government after BJP withdrew its support.

Previous Governor N N Vohra had put a timeline for release of funds to works in progress under the CDF scheme. (PTI)

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Hello Jammu News at 7:02:00 PM 0

Speaker convenes grievances camp at village Derli Kalnota in Billawar
KATHUA JUNE 15: Speaker, Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh today held a public grievance camp at village Derli Kalnota in Billawar and listened to their issues and concerns which were mainly related to development of the area.
Addressing the people, Speaker said that the present dispensation is trying to bring governance at the door steps of people by organizing public camps at remote and far off areas. He stressed upon the need to resolve people's grievances on fast-track basis.
In the camp, people in general demanded augmentation of drinking water, health, power and improvement in the road networks in the area. Dr. Singh gave them a patient hearing and assured them that their grievances would be addressed in a time-bound manner.
Giving priority to the issues related to PHE sector, Nirmal Singh on the spot announced Rs 15 lakh from his CDF to augment PHE sector so that potable water can be provided to rural populace living in remote locations during summer season. He also divulged that in recent past Rs 1.5 crore has been spent on PHE sector so that people should not bear the brunt of lack of water during summers.
Speaker asked people to extend full cooperation to executing agencies in implementing the development projects in their areas and stressed on teamwork to bring in good governance and encouraged officials to freely interact with him with their ideas.
Underlining several initiatives launched by the State as well as Central Government to improve the socio-economic status of the marginalized sections of the society, Dr. Singh directed all the officers to synergize their efforts in sensitizing the masses regarding construction of houses under PMAY, construction of IHHLs, widow/handicap pension and assistance provided by the State Govt. for marriage of girls falling in BPL category under SMAS.
Later, the Speaker inaugurated a Panchayat Ghar at Derli, constructed under 13th FC in convergence with MGNREGA at a cost of Rs 35 lakh.
Earlier in the day, Nirmal Singh also inaugurated a tractor road from Kala Dabar to Kolonta under MLA CDF and inspected several undergoing development works. 
Among others ADC Billawar, Joginder Singh Rai, BDO, Tehsildar, Engineers, prominent citizens and other division level officers were present on this occasion.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:35:00 PM 0

KATHUA JUNE 14: To reach out to people living in remote and backward pockets of Billawar, Speaker Legislative Assembly, Dr. Nirmal Singh today convened  a public meeting at village Upperdhar .
The Speaker gave a patient hearing   to the problems being faced by the people and assured them that pace of development will be increased in these backward areas to bring them at par with other areas.
During the public meet Dr. Singh directed the concerned officers of Forest department to give timely Forest clearance to all the PMGSY roads in the area for better  road connectivity of the area .
He  announced Rs. 7 lakhs from his CDF for ward no.1 of Upperdhar for augmenting PHE infra after making an estimate of feasible PHE scheme.
To create durable and useful assets for the villagers, Speaker announced one community facilitation centre (CFC) for Upperdhar and assured them of resolving their issues on priority. He also said that extending basic amenities to the people living in far off places was the prime concern of present dispensation.
While briefing the gathering, Dr. Singh informed about various developmental initiatives taken by the government and asked the people to come forward for participatory planning. He further assured people that more such camps shall be organized frequently  to help the rural population .
At Mangar, the Speaker announced two hand pumps  and assured people   that all the water stressed areas of his constituency are given prime focus as major amount of his CDF is being spent to provide potable water to the people of water deficient areas.
Nirmal Singh directed the officers to remain in contact with the people, pay regular visits and organize camps in all the remote areas to generate awareness about the various government schemes designed for the welfare of general public. 
Among others ADC Billawar, Joginder Singh Rai, SDPO, Tehsildar, TSO, Engineers of PHE & PDD and other division level officers were present in the meeting.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:37:00 PM 0

Minister dedicates 8000 gallon water supply tank to   people at Galiote
UDHAMPUR, MAY 28: The three- Day long Baba Samthal Mela concluded here at Panchayat Galiote of Panchari Tehsil witnessing huge participation of devotees from across the Udhampur district.  
    Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Ajay Nanda was the chief guest at the   valedictory function.  
          Addressing the mammoth gathering, the Minister said the government was taking concrete steps to promote religious places as pilgrim tourist spots by creating necessary infrastructure. He said sustained development of Baba Samthal and other heritage spots of the district have been taken up to attract tourists. He further said that these sites owe huge potential for attracting tourists from across the country.
The Minister appealed to the public to ensure their overwhelming participation in the mega events which help in people to people contact and exchange of culture and ideas.  
He assured to the people   that   Samthal Devsthan would be developed a major pilgrim spot to attract the pilgrim tourists. He announced Rs ten lakh out of his CDF for the development of the Devsthan.
Nanda also highlighted social security schemes launched by centre for the welfare of general public.  He asked the common masses to avail maximum benefits of these schemes.
The three day mela witnessed various cultural items  presented by the local artists as well as the school children. 
Earlier, the Minister inaugurated 8000 gallon GSR provision water Supply tank at Village Kousal and Badhota.

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Hello Jammu News at 7:25:00 PM 0

Rs. 1.66 cr Dewatering Pump Station Malroo to be commissioned soon
SRINAGAR, May 26: Minister of State for PHE, I&FC, Forests, Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Mir Zahoor Ahmad, Saturday, conducted an extensive tour of Batamaloo Constituency to take stock of working of irrigation and drinking water facilities.
 MLA Batamaloo, Noor Mohammad Sheikh, Chief Engineer, I&FC M M Shahnawaz, Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers and a team of senior officers of PHE and I&FC departments accompanied the Minister.
The Minister inspected the progress of construction work on Dewatering Pump Station at Malroo. He was apprised that this much-needed Pump Station has been completed at a cost of Rs 1.66 crore and will be commissioned soon. After commissioning the Pump Station, a vast populated area will be saved from water logging due to rains.
While inspecting Lift Irrigation Pump at Takanwari the Minister was apprised that the Pump is not sufficient for catering to the requirements of the local population. In this regard, the Minister directed the Irrigation Department to set up an additional Pump Station at a nearby place and ensure that the farmers may not face problems for irrigating their land and vegetable fields.
At Takanwari, the Minister said that the problems with local Water Supply Scheme will be resolved soon and in this regard, Rs 8 lakh has been released and another Rs 8 lakh were released by MLA Batamaloo out of his CDF.
MLA Batamaloo, Noor Mohammad Sheikh announced to provide Rs 10.00 lakhs for setting up of the additional Pump Station at Bakshi Pora, out of his Constituency Development Fund (CDF). The Minister instructed the authorities to start work immediately.
While interacting with the people, the locals of the area projected their demands and sought their early redressal. The Minister assured them that their genuine demands would be addressed on priority.
MLA Noor Mohammad Sheikh also interacted with the people and highlighted the activities of the present government. He appealed the people to come forward and take advantage of the welfare schemes launched by the state and central government.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:40:00 PM 0

KATHUA MAY 25: Speaker Legislative Assembly, Dr Nirmal Singh today said that the pro-people initiatives and achievements registered by the coalition government during last three years brought positive change in the life of common man.  
The Speaker was addressing a public gathering at village Boura of his home constituency Billawar. He said the developmental achievements speak volumes about the endeavours of Central and State governments to usher J&K into new era of prosperity. He said liberal funds are being made available to the executing agencies so that the works are completed within the stipulated time lines.
During the public meeting villagers from Kumri, Kathera, Babera, Fafal, Bhed, Balod, Sufain, Juthana and Boura projected  their issues which mainly pertained to repair of existing and construction of new roads, augmentation  of PHE  and power infra  and upgrading of educational infrastructure besides clearing MGNREGA liability.
The Speaker assured them that road connectivity of the area will be strengthen in a phased manner and informed that the work on Boura to Mata Bala Sundri road will be started soon at an estimated cost of Rs. 16 Crore. He also sanctioned Rs 15 Lakh out of his CDF for various development works at Boura. He further directed the District Administration to arrange camps at Boura and other places to sensitize people of various central and state sponsored welfare schemes.
The Speaker directed the District Administration to organize camps at remote and far off places to deliver essential services under PSGA like income certificate, PRC, caste certificate and other revenue documents.
 Listing developmental achievements in his constituency, the Speaker informed the gathering that  maximum  part of his CDF has been spent on augmentation of PHE infrastructure in areas facings shortage of  potable water. He also announced 2 hand pumps at Boura for immediate redressal.
Giving details about road infrastructure, Dr. Nirmal Singh said  that  upcoming 22 PMGSY roads  involving an amounting of Rs. 104 Crore will catapult the connectivity scenario in  Billawar. He directed the PMGSY department to connect Juthana Bridge to Boura and nearby villages to enable maximum people to avail the benefit of the connectivity.  
For early completion of remaining works at Middle School Boura, the Speaker announced to provide funds for execution of pending works out of his CDF.
To acquaint himself of the problems of the people, the Speaker announced that in future he will frame a tour program with    night halts at remote villages. 
 “During these meetings I will listen to the issues of locals and try to find on the spot solutions.    I will also sensitize them of various welfare schemes launched for their socio-economic uplift” the speaker said.
Chief Education Officer, Aruna Sharma, DEPO, BDOs, Engineers and other District Officers were present at the public meeting.
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Hello Jammu News at 6:34:00 PM 0


JAMMU, MAY 16: Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta said that the government is working under a well-knit strategy to ensure overall development of the state.
Kavinder Gupta said this during his tour to Gandhi Nagar and its adjoining areas to launch various development works.  He laid foundation stone for development works to be executed through his constituency Development Fund (CDF), here today.
The works included up-gradation of roads from Nanak Nagar to Sanjay Nagar, link road to Dudadhari temple Shastri Nagar, link road via Nanak Nagar to Main road Shastri Nagar. The up-gradation works is being executed by Public Works (R&B) Department at an estimated cost of Rs 2.50 Crore.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister said that present government has started a new phase of development in the state especially in under developed areas. He said that number of road macadamization and up-gradation works have been taken up with special thrust on the use of quality material.
Highlighting the achievements of present dispensation in PWD,PHE and other sectors, Kavinder Gupta apprised that 480 KM road length has been upgraded, 250 transformers and 11000 new electric poles have been installed in Gandhi Nagar constituency in the past three years besides more projects are in pipeline.
He further said that a string of development projects including cable car project from Bahu Fort to Mahamaya Park have been initiated by the government to attract tourists in the state.
The people informed Deputy Chief Minister about their grievances and problems pertaining to up-gradation of power infrastructure, sanitation and extension of existing nallah in the area.
Responding to the demands put forth by the locals regarding various development issues in the area, the Deputy Chief Minister assured that all their genuine demands would be looked into on priority and directed the concerned officials to take all necessary measures to address their issues at the earliest.
The Deputy CM was accompanied by engineers of PWD (R&B) and senior officers of concerned department.
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Hello Jammu News at 6:50:00 PM 0

Directs officials to resolve water related issues at an earliest
SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Minister for Food Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Mohammad Ashraf Mir today chaired a meeting of officers from PHE department and reviewed water supply positioning of Sonwar constituency.
On the occasion, Mir took the stock of water related issues of Sonwar Constituency and asked the concerned officers to ensure adequate water supply to the people. The Minister was informed about the ongoing works being executed by PHE in various areas of Sonwar constituency.
Threadbare deliberations were held on setting up of water supply pipe at various areas for augmenting the existing water supply. He asked concerned officials to carry out the repair works wherever needed.
He asked the officials that money should not become huddle in carrying out any works as the financial assistance will be provided from CDF, wherever needed.
The Minister directed the concerned officers to visit the areas to know the magnitude of problems faced by people and solve all the issues at an earliest.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:06:00 PM 0


BARAMULLA, NOVEMBER 30: Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Bukhari today chaired a meeting here to review the winter preparedness and the development scenario of the Sangrama constituency.
JD Planning, CMO and BMOs, EXEN R&B, various district and sectoral officers attended the meeting.
The Minister took a comprehensive review of the various development projects being undertaken by different departments in the constituency. He directed the Health Department to conduct a survey to bring out empirical facts about nature of health issues faced by people as diagnosed in various health centres of the constituency. He directed the Department to submit a report so that measures could be taken to provide appropriate medical facilities in the concerned District and Sub-District Hospitals and Primary Health Centres.
On the occasion, Bukhari allocated funds from his CDF for upgrading basic infrastructure facilities in various hospitals and Community Health Centres of the constituency for the convenience of the people. He directed the concerned officers of the Health Department to ensure availability of doctors and required human resource at all the Health Centres of the constituency.

He further sought details from concerned regarding deficiency of staff so that adequate steps could be initiated in this regard.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:32:00 PM 0

Govt committed for dev of far-flung areas 
KARGIL, NOVEMBER 17: Chairman Legislative Council Haji Anayat Ali today said that the present regime is in the process of taking a number of measures to strengthen Kargil in terms of infrastructural development, adding for the first time in the history of the district, projects worth over Rs 100 crore have been sanctioned under Central Road Funds (CRF). \
The start of work on these projects he said will usher a new era of development in the district.
The Chairman stated this while addressing public delegations during his extensive visit of various villages including Akchamal, Mangmor, Poyen, Beathang, FarkaShilikchey, YoqmaShilikchey, HandurmanBroq, Handurman Mal and adjoining villages in Kargil block.
Haji Anayat Ali informed that for widening and up gradation of a circular road from main market Kargil to Degree College Kargil via Poyen area including all interior roads, a project at a cost of Rs 15 crore 74 lakh is in the pipeline which is expected to be sanctioned early next year. The project he said will prove a boon in providing satisfactory road connectivity facilities to Poyen and adjoining areas. Moreover, several other projects worth over Rs 40 crore under CRF are in the pipeline which will be sanctioned in near future, he added.  
The Chairman further said keeping in mind the significance of Kargil-Batalik road as the lifeline for Akchamal, Sodh, Silmoo, Lhalungand other villages in the Batalik belt, he is making personal efforts to give the road a major face-lift. He said that a proposal for widening and maintenance of the road stretch is in the active consideration of the BRO authorities which would be sanctioned soon so that the people of these areas remain well connected to the district headquarter especially during the winter season.
Haji Anayat Ali said that efforts are also on to ensure the inclusion of a number of villages including Handurman, Kaksar and Shilikchey under the list of border areas so that the villages could be benefited from BADP schemes.
Meanwhile various deputations in these villages apprised the Chairman about their grievances and demanded to consider the repair of irrigation canals, water supply schemes, water reservoir tanks, link roads, schools, construction of crate and snow check bunds, widening and blacktopping of link roads, installation of mobile towers in the area and other related issues. The deputations also pitched for the inclusion of HandurmanBroq and Mal and Shilikchey as border areas, besides provision of BADP funds for development of these areas.
Responding to the public demands, the Chairman said that the present government is committed for the equitable development of all three regions of the State and particular focus is being given to ensure the welfare of the people living in the remote and far-flung pockets. 
Haji Anayat Ali assured the delegations that all their genuine demands would be taken up on priority and steps for the fulfilment of demands would be taken in a phased manner. He also gave on spot instructions to the concerned authorities to prepare DPRs for the establishment of solar and hydro projects, construction of various link roads, water supply schemes, irrigation canals, community halls, besides other requisite infrastructure in the area.  
During the tour, the Chairman distributed sewing machines purchased out of his CDF funds among the womenfolk of OlgrongAkchamal. He also announced to provide funds for the strengthening of women SHGs in these villages, besides carrying out construction works, purchase of generator sets, kitchen sets, carpets and other amenities.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:28:00 PM 0

Dedicates power sub-station to people at Laiter
REASI, NOVEMBER 06: Minister of State for Finance and Planning, Ajay Nanda today asserted that the state government has laid special focus on development and augmentation of basic amenities to ensure improve living standard of common man.  
The Minister was speaking at a pubic grievance redress camp after dedicating   power sub-station to the people  of village Laiter Danga developed at a cost of Rs  Rs 3.35 lakh and provided by him out of  CDF.  
Ajay Nanda said that the Government is focusing on expansion of road connectivity, augmentation of drinking water and power infra and improvement of  education standards in rural areas.
He reviewed the pace of   developmental works taken up under convergence of MGNREGA and   other schemes and took stock of the grievances of the people.
The Minister directed the concerned officers to redress problems of the people on priority. He asked the field functionaries to create awareness among public about the schemes of their departments to enable people of far flung areas to take benefit.  
  Responding to various issues raised by locals, the Minister assured them of early redressal of all genuine demands.

  BDO Harpal Singh, Tehsildar Rajesh Baru, engineers and officers of various departments, former sarpanches and panches besides a large number of people were present on the occasion.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:26:00 PM 0

RAMBAN, SEPTEMBER 12: The pace of progress on projects being funded under Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) and Constituency Development Fund (CDF) was reviewed here today at meeting of concerned departments.
District Development Commissioner, Tariq Hussain Ganai chaired the meeting of district and sectoral officers and took work wise review of Physical and Financial progress of projects for which funds have been provided by MP, MLAs and MLCs out of their constituency development fund. . 
The meeting was attended by CPO Uttam Singh, CMO Saif-u-Din Khan, CEO, Chander Shaker, Xen PWD, SS Andi, Xen PDD, Habib Choudhary, ACD, GH Kripak and officers of various departments.
Reviewing the progress of the development works taken up this year under MPLADS, the DC stressed on adherence of quality and other guidelines and timely completion.
He sought detailed resume of status of work from the departments executing various MPLADS projects. He also called for speeding up of ongoing works and timely submission of utilization certificates. 
Meanwhile, progress of works taken up under funds provided out of CDF of Members of Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council of different constituencies was also discussed in detail by DDC.

He directed for videography and photography of works both pre and post execution for effective monitoring and assessing pace of work.
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Hello Jammu News at 6:52:00 PM 0
Minister dedicates upgraded WSS to people


JAMMU, AUGUST 19 - Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Choudhary today inspected the damage restoration works along Partap canal here in Akhnoor area.
During his visit along with a team of officers, he directed I&FC department to complete restoration works on war footing.
  MLA Akhnoor Rajeev Sharma, Chief Engineer PHE Ashok Gandotra, Chief Engineer I&FC P N Bali and other senior officers accompanied the Minister during the visit.
The Minister inspected the restoration works at Devipur, Maira Muthi and Mawa Brahmana Khad. He asked the officers to release water in the canal immediately after completing the work. 
The Minister also interacted with the locals and assured that the problems being faced by them due to breach of canal would be solved soon by restoring full capacity water discharge to prevent any damage to the Kharif season.
“The discharge in the canal will be regulated to ensure sufficient water for irrigation as well as to protect the agricultural fields form any damage due to increased water flow” the Minister assured.
The Minister directed the officers to closely monitor the situation in the canal and take appropriate measures to deal with any exigency arising due to the rise of water level.
Meanwhile, the Minister also dedicated   up graded Water Supply Scheme, Parade to the people after completion of its face lifting and renovation works at a cost of Rs 14.50 lakh. The funds for the works were provided by MLA Jammu East Rajesh Gupta out of his Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the government has been making concerted efforts for providing better road connectivity, adequate water supply and improved power supply to the people of the State.
He further said that it is the duty of every individual to take care of the public assets and preserve them for the coming generations.
Meanwhile, MLA Rajesh Gupta said the augmentation of Water Supply Scheme was a long pending demand of the locals and its completion will definitely benefit the city residents.
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Hello Jammu News at 6:47:00 PM 0

Launches water pipe laying
 work in adjoining localities

JAMMU, AUGUST 04- Speaker legislative Assembly J&K Kavinder Gupta today conducted extensive tour of Narwal and adjoining areas and listened to people’s issues and demands in the area.
The Speaker also launched works for laying of drinking water pipes at Doongian Gujjar Mohalla and Narwal Bala Gujjar Mohalla to be completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 1.50 lakh under constituency Development Fund (CDF).
The work is being carried out by PHE department and would be completed within a week’s time.
Interacting with the locals, the Speaker said that the government is committed to provide all basic amenities to the people of the state. He said that with the installation of new drinking water pipes, the long pending demand of the people of the areas would be redressed.
 He informed the people that the prestigious water scheme at Panjpir and Batala, completed at a cost of Rs. 18 crore, would be dedicated to the people of the area soon. He said the scheme would   benefit about 250 families of the area.
While responding to the demands of locals, he said announced 20 electric poles for the area and assured the people that the work of the same would be started soon.
The Speaker was accompanied by senior functionaries of PHE and other concerned department.



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