DODA: Divisional Commissioner Jammu Vikas Kundal on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the DC Office Complex in Doda to assess the progress of developmental projects and the implementation of government schemes across the mountainous district.
Deputy Commissioner Krishan Lal presented a detailed overview of Doda’s developmental profile, ongoing projects, physical and financial achievements and the status of various government schemes through a PowerPoint presentation. He also highlighted sector-wise progress and challenges requiring focused intervention.
The Divisional Commissioner reviewed major infrastructure projects, with particular emphasis on the completion of the multi-storey car parking project, identified as an important public utility for Doda town. The alignment of NH-244, road upgradation works and progress of projects along the highway were also discussed.
Directing the General Manager, NHIDCL, to expedite ongoing works, Kundal stressed the need to remove bottlenecks and ensure timely completion while maintaining prescribed quality standards. The status of heritage projects, SASCI initiatives, NABARD-funded works and other road infrastructure projects was also reviewed.
The meeting took stock of projects under PMGSY-I and PMGSY-II, besides road development works being executed by PWD, BRO and PMGSY and the macadamisation of roads across the district.
The Divisional Commissioner directed the concerned departments to accelerate macadamisation and upgradation works, ensure timely completion and strengthen road maintenance and connectivity, particularly in remote and far-flung areas. Issues concerning land compensation and forest clearances were also reviewed, with directions to resolve pending matters within a stipulated timeframe to prevent delays.
Reviewing the Jal Shakti sector, Kundal assessed the physical and financial progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission, including the provision of Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs), ongoing water supply schemes and implementation challenges. The AMRUT scheme and initiatives under Irrigation and Flood Control were also discussed.
The progress of power projects, particularly those under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS), came under review. The Divisional Commissioner directed officers to prioritise distribution infrastructure, strengthen the power network and expedite pending works to improve supply reliability and ensure uninterrupted electricity, especially during the winter season.
Reviewing the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), he directed the concerned officers to intensify efforts to achieve the prescribed targets and ensure timely construction and completion of houses for eligible rural beneficiaries.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Krishan Lal, Additional Deputy Commissioner Anil Kumar Thakur, ADC Bhaderwah Sunil Kumar Butyal, Chief Planning Officer Manesh Kumar Manhas, ASP Headquarters Mohammad Aslam, DPO Akhtar Hussain Qazi, ACR Ashraf Pervez, ACD Din Mohammad Afaqi, CEO BDA Sanjeev Verma, Superintending Engineers of Jal Shakti and PWD (R&B), GM NHIDCL, DFOs, district heads of line departments and representatives of executing agencies.
