DC Jammu discusses formulation of District Capex Plan 2021-22

Jammu: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Anshul Garg today chaired a meeting regarding formulation of District Capex Plan 2021-22 and also reviewed the progress and achievements under last year plan, here at DC Office Complex.

Chief Planning Officer, Yoginder Katoch and other senior officers of the concerned departments were present in the meeting.

The senior officers of the concerned departments apprised the DDC about the expenditure made so-far under district Capex and status of work projects.

The Deputy Commissioner asked the officers to formulate the plan in due consultation with PRIs, BDCs and DDCs of the district. He said that the main focus of the departments must be on outcome in terms of benefit to the public.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that District Development Plan should include only such works which address the issues faced by common people.

The DC directed the concerned to expedite the pace of works to ensure cent percent utilization of funds released and also directed to achieve the physical targets.

“The utilization of funds shall be in a proper manner and the deadline should be strictly adhered to” the Deputy Commissioner said. Moreover, he instructed them to remove all identified bottlenecks for smooth and speedy execution of the projects/Schemes.

Highlighting the importance of timely completion of projects, the DC stressed upon the concerned to ramp up the pace of work on undertaken projects for their timely completion and without compromising the quality standards.

Anshul Garg also assured the concerned of full support for sustainable and holistic development in the district. The DC directed the officers to work in convergence mode with the Rural Development Department for consolidation of funds so that jobs created under MGNREGA are utilized in ongoing developmental works.