Divisional Commissioner reviews progress on AIIMS, Bakhshi Stadium, other major projects

Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today chaired a meeting of officers to review progress on AIIMS Awantipora, Bakshi Stadium Srinagar and other major projects in Kashmir.

The meeting among others was attended by , CE PHE, CE KPDCL, CCF, Director NIFT, Manager NHAI, SE SIDCO and other concerned.

At the outset, the concerned officers briefed the chair about work achievement, progress made on the projects and about issues including land, compensation, shifting and re-alignment of public utilities causing delay in execution of the work through power point presentation.

The major projects reviewed during the meeting included AIIMS Awantipora, Baskhshi Stadium Srinagar, Bone & Joint Hospital Barzalla, Biotech Park Handwara, Comprehensive Sewerage Scheme Srinagar, Emergency Landing Facility Bijbehara, Tourist Facilities in Baramulla- Kupwara circuit, Unani Medical College, Central University Kashmir, Ganderbal, Industrial Estates and various other major projects presently under execution in various districts.

The Div Com impressed upon the concerned for timely completion of all projects being executed by WUCMA, SKIMS, NBCC, NPCC, NIFT, Housing Board, CPWD, NHAI and various other departments and agencies under various schemes.

Stressing on expediting the work process, the Div Com said that disciplinary action shall be taken against the concerned for failing to complete projects within the stipulated time frame.

He directed concerned to submit location and department wise status of issues impeding work process on projects.

He also emphasized all line departments to ensure projects facing any bottlenecks are addressed amicably.

The Div Com further directed concerned to expedite the work process on all projects and ensure that they are completed within deadlines.