JAMMU, Apr 18: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary today reviewed functioning of Jal Shakti department besides assessing progress on works being executed under JJM, NABARD and UT Capex during a meeting.
The Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti, apprised that there are total 70 schemes functioning in the constituency including 51 under Jal Jeevan Mission, 18 under Languishing/UT Capex and one under NABARD to overcome the water crisis in Nowshera.
It was also informed in the meeting, that out of 18 schemes under UT capex, 11 have been completed while 7 are under process. Similarly, 75 percent of the work has been completed on the only scheme under NABARD.
The Dy CM, after taking scheme wise review of all sectors, instructed the officers to strictly adhere to quality parameters and complete the projects within the stipulated timeframe. Choudhary emphasized that the only priority should be maintaining regular supply of water in view of ensuing summer season.
He asked all the departments including Jal Shakti, Irrigation and Flood Control, JPDCL, Ground Water to work in synergy providing maximum relief to the people. The Deputy Chief Minister asked to expedite pace of progress on various developmental initiatives, focusing on timely commissioning of schemes.
He also stressed upon them to ensure that public service deliverance mechanism shall be speeded up so that the people do not face any inconvenience.
He said that measures are underway to further improve and upgrade the existing infrastructure of PHE and PDD departments.
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