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Hello Jammu News at 3:58:00 PM 0


New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) Concerned with the rise in complaints about non-functional street lights, the Public Works Department of the Delhi government directed officials to visit roads between 9 and 10 pm for spot inspections.

The directions were issued at a recently-held meeting chaired by PWD Engineer-in-Chief Umesh Chandra Mishra.

According to the minutes of the meeting, field units were directed to prepare a check list indicating that all street lights were properly functioning at night on the PWD's roads.

"It was informed by Director (E&W) that a number of complaints regarding non-functioning of street lights are being received.

"The E-in-C directed that the maintenance vans attached with various field units should inspect the roads at night between 9 to 10 pm for on-the-spot-inspection," stated minutes of meeting.

The PWD owns around 1,260-km roads in the national capital. Local bodies also own their roads in the city.

It said all the chief engineers of maintenance zones were asked to ensure that necessary directions are passed to field units in the matter.

Apart from this, the PWD also directed for appointment of a link officer in every Assembly constituency in the city to interact with respective MLAs on various issues pertaining to the agency.

The move has come after several legislators demanded appointment of a link officer for works pertaining to the PWD in their respective constituencies.

Also, according to minutes of the meeting, the PWD asked its officials to repair potholes on its roads immediately.

"The E-in-C stressed on taking a serious view of the matter pertaining to repair of potholes and ensure timely action by all field units as the liability in the matter wrests with road owning agencies," it stated.
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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 6:42:00 PM 0

Asks Deptt to optimally utilize services of talented engineers


          JAMMU, DECEMBER 23: Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar stressed upon the engineers of the department to start in-house designing of the bridges to save time and completing the projects within the fixed timelines.
          The Minister was speaking during a meeting with the offices of the department here in Jammu.
          Commissioner Secretary Public Works (R&B) Sanjeev Verma, Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B) Jammu Sudheer Shah, Chief Engineer, PWD (R&B) Kashmir Sheikh Hamid and other engineers of the department were present in the meeting.
“The department should optimally utilize the services of its talented engineers in the field of designing,” the Minister said, adding, this will save time and decrease the dependency of the department on other agencies for getting their projects designed.
          Stressing on best possible resource management in the department, the Minister directed for establishment of Technical Cell for enhancing technical expertise and making the process of designing hassle-free.
He asked the Chief Engineer to organize workshops and refresher courses on regular basis for the talented engineers of the department. These engineers should be provided training in Design, Inspection and Quality Control (DIQC) Department in Jammu, besides sending them to Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) for taking advanced guidance in the field of building science and technology, he added.
The Minister directed the department to focus on general issues related to road maintenance on daily basis and chalk out a plan to engaging unemployed engineers through Self Help Groups for day-to-day maintenance of roads and other related works.
He asked the department to make efforts for establishment of mobile hot mix plants in the far-flung areas to speed up the road construction works and providing vital road connectivity to the needy people.

In the meeting, the recruitment rules and staff position in various divisions of the department was also discussed. The Minister directed for referring the vacancies to the suitable recruitment agencies to fill them at the earliest.
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Hello Jammu News at 6:00:00 PM 0

JAMMU DECEMBER -21:  MLA Chenani, Dina Nath Bhagat today kick-started blacktopping work on Johnu-Dhandal road in Chenani. The blacktopping work on 8 km stretch has been taken up under NABARD at an estimated cost of Rs 2.5 crore by PWD department.
Addressing the public after kick-starting the work, the MLA said that it was the long pending demand of the locals, saying that with this scores of villages of the areas would get better road connectivity leading to district headquarter. 
The MLA said that the government has taken various measures for the overall development and to ameliorate the socio-economic profile of people of these areas. He said that the State government with the liberal funding from Union Government has started micro and mega projects with special focus on upgrading road connectivity, provision of improved drinking water and power supply in the Constituency. He also urged upon people to come forward to avail the benefits of schemes launched by the government for their welfare.
Dina Nath Bhagat said that work of blacktopping and macadamization on various road projects in the constituency has been taken into hand and some of them is nearing completion, adding that work on the rest of the link roads would also be started soon for the convenience of people. He said that work of widening on Udhampur-Ghordi road would be started soon for which the tenders have been floated.

Referring to widening of Chenani-Sudhmahadev road and construction of tunnel on the road to connect Doda, the MLA directed the NHAI and revenue authorities to complete the survey work at the earliest to start the work on prestigious project soon.
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Hello Jammu News at 5:38:00 PM 0

Asks to gear up efforts for providing basic amenities to all


UDHAMPUR, NOVEMBER 22- Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Choudhary Lal Singh, Chairman of District Development Board Udhampur, today reviewed the physical and financial achievements under the District Plan and implementation of decisions taken in the last District Development Board meeting.
Minister of State for Finance and IT, Law, Ajay Nanda, Vice Chairman State Advisory Board for Kissan Daljeet Singh Chib, Legislators Pawan Kumar Gupta, Dina Nath Bhagat, R.S. Pathania, District Development Commissioner, Ravinder Kumar besides HODs of various departments including district officers attended the meeting.
Calling for need based development and quality work, Choudhary Lal Singh stressed on the utilization of allocated funds for various developmental works to the full. He informed that Government has approved Rs. 187.53.crore District Plan for the year 2017-18 for providing modern basic amenities to the people across the district including better road connectivity, adequate drinking water, health, education, power besides improved lanes and drains.  
The Minister said the officers will be held accountable for implementation of all the programs and schemes under execution in their respective jurisdictions. He directed the officers of various departments to work as a team and strive for overall development of the Udhampur district. He reiterated Government’s resolve towards strict adherence to e-tendering to ensure transparency and accountability in the system so that the benefits reach the targeted populace.
The Minister also directed the Forest Department to conceive innovative project for checking deforestation and maintaining ecological balance. He also stressed the need for planting good quality fruit trees in the potential areas of the district for boosting horticulture and raising the income of farming community.
Earlier, District Development Commissioner, Ravinder Kumar briefed the meeting about the physical and financial progress achieved under different schemes/sectors in the district. He gave a detailed resume of achievements under PHE, PDD, PWD, PMGSY, Education and Health, Irrigation, Social Welfare and Agriculture Department.
Minister of State for Finance, IT, Planning Ajay Nanda stressed the need to expedite the construction work of tourist Sarai Panra and developing Gangera hill, Panchari and Sankri Devta site as tourist spots.  
MLA Ramnagar R S Pathania suggested for creating a separate Development Authority for bringing Dudu-Basantgarh on the tourism map. He said the area has huge tourism potential with many places that can act as a great attraction for the adventure and leisure tourism. He also called for exploring the possibility of developing an herbal research centre to tap the rich herbal medicines found in the forests of the area. He further demanded transformer repair workshop for Ramnagar.

MLA Chenani, Dina Nath Bhagat demanded blacktopping of Chenani Pattan Garh road. He also demanded funds for Ritti Batla and Mani Water Supply Schemes besides 3.15 MVA receiving station at Sudhmahadev. He further urged for early replacement of electric poles at Chenani.
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Hello Jammu News at 6:05:00 PM 0


JAMMU, NOVEMBER 21: MLC Surinder Kumar Choudhary today chaired the meeting of the Committee on Department Related Standing Committee (DRSC-III) of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council.
Threadbare discussions were held on various issues, regarding working papers of DRSC-III meeting on R&B, PWD, Health and Medical Education Departments.
Legislators, Showkat Hussain Ganai, Thakur Balbir Singh and S. Charanjeet Singh attended the meeting and gave their valuable suggestions to make the functioning of the Committee more vibrant and result oriented.
The Committee discussed and highlighted the issues and working of R&B, PWD, Health, School Education and Forest Department.  
It was decided that next DLSC meeting would be held on December 4, to discuss and deliberate on R&B, PWD and Health & Medical Education Department, the committee asked the Council Secretariat to call all senior officers of the concerned departments to come up with relevant records, requisite information, regarding the working of the department, so that the Committee will be able to redress the grievances, problems confronted to the people at grass root level throughout the state.

Among others, Deputy Secretary Legislative Council, Ali Mohammad Rawat, Under Secretary LC, Moni Koul, besides senior officers and officials of Council Secretariat were present in the meeting.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:20:00 PM 0
Kick starts Rs 1.6 cr blacktopping work

         SAMBA OCTOBER 27: Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash today kick started  black topping work of road from Border Village Nanga to Ramgarh town.
The 5.5 km blacktopping work is being executed by PWD at an estimated cost  of Rs 1.6 crore.
          The Minister said that this vital work on road has fulfilled the long pending demand of locals which shall benefit defence forces and rural population immensely. He said that ensuring an expanded road network in rural areas besides development of border areas is priority of the present government and steps are being taken up to upgrade rural infrastructure.
          He informed that Central University Road has been approved by Technical committee and work is expected to start within 15 days. Besides, an overhead bridge worth Rs 35 crore has been sanctioned by the Government of India and work shall be initiated soon. He further added that most of the link roads from Bari Brahmana to Gurah Slathian falling under Vijaypur assembly constituency have been upgraded and improved which will boost local economy besides ensuring road safety.
          The Minister also met local delegations, who apprised him of various issues pertaining to their areas.He assured them that their demands would be met in a time bound manner.

The Minister was accompanied by SSP Anil Magotra, Xen PWD K. S Nathyal, Xen PDD Ashok Gupta besides other senior officers of concerned departments.
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Hello Jammu News at 6:57:00 PM 0
Inspects Water Supply Schemes, irrigation projects; orders suspension of AEE, JE PHE Kargil for dereliction of duties

KARGIL, OCTOBER 25 – On his 2 day tour to district Kargil, Minister for PHE, I&FC Sham Lal Choudhary today conducted extensive tour of the district and inspected various Water Supply Schemes and irrigation, flood protection works.
The Minister was accompanied by Chairman Legislative Council Haji Anayat Ali, Chairman/Chief Executive Councilor Kargil Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan, Executive Councilor for RD Aga Syed Hassan Armaan Mosavi, Deputy Commissioner Kargil Haji Gulzar Hussain, Superintending Engineer PWD Kargil J K Sharma, SDM Sankoo Ghulam Mohiuddin Wani, Executive Engineers, AEEs, AEs, JEs besides officers of the district administration.
At Kargil town, the Minister inspected Water Supply Scheme (WSS) Kargil Town and Baroo Colony Phase-I. It was informed to the Minister that the project was funded under PMNRF at an estimated cost of Rs 694.00 lakh and the scheme stands completed and charged/functional however, some minor distribution is needed which will be completed soon.
Sham Choudhary asked the concerned to ensure adequate supply of drinking water to the inhabitants of the area so as to cater their demand.
The Minister later visited Water Supply Scheme (WSS) Gond Mangalpore in Sankoo Sub Division and inspected the project which was completed at an cost of Rs 298.00 lakh having capacity of 113200 ltr. Here, locals also interacted with the Minister and raised their grievances regarding shortage of drinking water supply from the scheme in the area.
Taking strong notice of the issue, the Minister personally enquired from the people of the area about water supply from the said scheme. Expressing dissatisfaction over the improper functioning of the scheme, the Minister ordered suspension of concerned Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) and Junior Engineer (JE) for dereliction of duties.
 He also asked concerned Executive Engineer to submit full expenditure report of the project to his office.
At Saliskote, the Minister was welcomed by Executive Councilor for Rural Development, Agha Sayeed Hassan Arman Musavi. He projected the demand for the allotment of funds for restoration and repair of Saliskote Khul. The Minister directed the concerned to submit a DPR for the said project so that funds would be arranged.
The Minister also interacted with public delegations at Saliskote, Naqpochu, Baltibaho and adjoining villages who also projected their demands pertaining to drinking water supply and irrigation projects in their respective areas.
Responding to the demands of the locals, Sham Choudhary asked the concerned officers to prepare DPR for completion of works on Karpokhar canal and also assured them for early redressal of their issues.
The Minister while directing the senior officers for personally monitoring all the ongoing projects asked them to adopt proactive approach in execution and planning of the projects so that they can be completed in given time frame and benefiting the people of the area.
He said that government is keen to provide all basic amenities to the people of the state and many projects have been initiated in this regard. After sanctioning of the projects by the government, it is the responsibility of the officers on the ground to execute them and taking them to completion stage, he added.

He stressed upon the officers to regularly visit the PHE installations and to ensure proper functioning of the schemes. All the machinery and equipments needs to remain functional in this hilly region to cater the drinking water needs of the people especially during winter season, the Minister said.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:56:00 PM 0

\JAMMU, OCTOBER 24- Divisional Commissioner, Jammu Dr. M K Bhandari today inspected various residential quarters and took stock of arrangements being made for annual durbar move to the winter capital.
The Divisional Commissioner along with IGP Jammu Dr. S D Singh, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, Commissioner JMC Ramesh Kumar, Chief Engineer PHE Ashok Gandotra and other senior functionaries of PDD, PWD, Estates and other departments visited residential government quarters at Company Bagh, Poonch House, Muthi, Janipiur, Top Sherkhania, Rehari, Sarwal, B C Road and other locations.
The Divisional Commissioner asked the Estate department to further gear up men and machinery for timely completion of all repair and renovation works on these residential quarters for move employees.
Dr. Bhandari also took stock of power, water, sanitation and other services and directed the concerned departments to execute repair and face lifting work expeditiously.

Deputy Director Estates apprised of the progress on works being executed in various government quarters. He said that adequate provisions for water, power, sanitation, etc was being made at all the residential quarters so that the move employees may not face any problem on this account.
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