SHOPIAN: In a major push toward accelerated infrastructure development and public service delivery, District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Charandeep Singh today conducted a comprehensive field inspection across Keegam and its adjoining areas today.
Accompanied by Chief Planning Officer Mudasir Ahmed, Executive Engineers of PHE, R&B and PDD alongside sector heads and senior administrative officers, the DDC personally evaluated ground progress on several high-priority projects spanning water supply, road connectivity, power infrastructure, administrative facilities and civic beautification.
The DDC inspected ongoing works on vital Water Supply Schemes executed by the Jal Shakti (PHE) Department at Mughalpora-Panjir and Batamuran-Wanpora, coming up at an estimated cost of Rs 410.63 lakh, to ensure seamless drinking water supply to local residents. The status and quality standards of the local Jal Shakti Water Supply Scheme project were also thoroughly evaluated.
The DDC also inspected Progress on a critical 14×10 Mtr. span multi-cell causeway bridge over Nallah Keegam, being constructed by the R&B Department under the NABARD project at an estimated cost of Rs 912.98 lakh. The bridge aims to enhance local traffic movement and connect Doompora with Kanjoo, Hawl and adjoining areas. He inspected the construction of the new Tehsil Office and Naibat Office complex (R&B) at Keegam and directed for it’s early completion.
Reconduction and segregation works executed under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) by KPDCL were inspected, aimed at significantly upgrading power delivery in Keegam.
Later, the DDC inspected the apple-shaped decorative lights installed at Rangakadal. Taking note of their aesthetic appeal, he directed the Executive Officer (EO) to ensure the lights are illuminated in red and made fully functional to enhance the overall visual charm of the area.
During the tour, the DDC strictly instructed all Executive Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineers (AEs) and Junior Engineers (JEs) to display approved Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), site plans and visual progress charts at all project locations, besides maintain updated physical and financial progress records.
