DC Kishtwar reviews implementation of Pakal Dul HEP’s RR Plan

Kishtwar: The progress in the implementation of the Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan at Pakal Dul Hydro-electric Power Project was today reviewed by the Deputy Commissioner, Ashok Sharma, here at a meeting with the concerned district officers and project authorities.

The meeting was attended by CAO SK Bhagat; DYSSO, Kharati Lal Sharma; Xen PHE, Anil Kaylu; Xen PWD, Marwah, Mohd Aslam Lone; Xen PWD Sub division Kishtwar, Ramesh Jamwal, besides other concerned officers remained present in the meeting.

The developmental works projected under the RR plan were discussed threadbare. The DDC took stock of the progress in the implementation of the various rehabilitation and resettlement works which includes the construction of Hospital building amounting to Rs 353.25 lakhs at Suid Dachhan for which amount has been released.

On the issue of construction of 2 passenger sheds, a Community hall at Kwar Tangi and construction of Dachhan house at Kishtwar, Xen PWD was directed to submit the DPR to facilitate process for seeking technical sanction.

About the construction of community halls at Soundar and Panjdhara undertaken by PWD, the meeting was informed that funds for the same have been released and the work has been started.

On the issue of shifting and realignment of 11KV line and construction of receiving station and upgradation of infrastructure for PAFs, the Xen PDD informed that 15% work has been completed and the rest of the work will be completed in stipulated time frame.

Besides this, the status on the remodeling of Soundar Kuhl, nagar Kuhl, renovation of 1000 mtrs chicha Dachhan Kuhl and providing of the drinking water supply facilities to PAFs of kwartangi and additional water lifting irrigation facility at Kishtwar was also reviewed in the meeting.

The DC Kishtwar informed the meeting that the funds for Water sector among others have been released besides Xen PHE was directed to expedite the pace of work so that the work could be completed in time bound manner.

For the timely completion of the construction work of veterinary Dispensery at kwar Tangi and Dachhan besides the construction of Dipping vats at Dachhan and kwartangi, the executing agencies were asked to submit the DPR immediately.

The Chief Agriculture Officer was asked to expedite the work on the construction of Common Demonstration centre amounting to Rs 72 lakh besides, he was impressed upon to identify the land and submit the DPR immediately.

Stressing upon the upgradation of tourism sector and sports potential of the youths of the affected areas, the DC Kishtwar directed DYSSO to submit the DPR for the construction of the playgrounds at GHSS Soundar and Yaywag Sirchi Dachhan which is estimated to cost Rs 110 lakh .

Besides, the CEO Kishtwar Development Authority Pawan Parihar was asked to take up the construction of Common Facilitation centre and recreational Parks at Soundar and Panjdhara respectively.