GANDERBAL: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today chaired a high-level meeting to assess the physical and financial progress made under the District Capex Budget 2024-25 here in the Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat, Ganderbal.

During the meeting, the Chief Planning Officer briefed the DDC on the status of developmental works and financial utilization. He informed that out of a total 1,635 works, 1,574 have been tendered, and 1,491 have been allotted so far.

The DDC conducted a department-wise review, covering Rural Development, Health, Education, R&B, Power Development, Jal Shakti, and Agriculture and allied sectors.

He directed the officers to ensure optimal utilization of funds and complete all approved projects within the stipulated time frame.

He further emphasized the importance of accelerating the pace of ongoing works to prevent any funds from being surrendered.

The executing agencies were instructed to meet both physical and financial targets while maintaining quality standards.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development, ACP, Executive Engineers from R&B, REW, Jal Shakti, I&FC, BDOs, and other district and sectoral officers.