Jammu, Nov 2 (KNS): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated infrastructure works worth Rs 1.89 crore at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu to strengthen office facilities and improve the working environment for employees following the resumption of the traditional Darbar Move.

The Chief Minister inaugurated a newly constructed pre-fabricated office accommodation block, developed at an estimated cost of Rs 158.09 lakh under the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) budget.

He also inaugurated the renovated Reception Hall at the entrance gate of the Civil Secretariat, completed at a cost of Rs 31.10 lakh under the Maintenance and Repairs (M&R) component.

Officials said the newly developed facilities are aimed at improving office accommodation, ensuring better working conditions for government employees and providing a more organised reception area for visitors.

The infrastructure works assume significance following the reopening of government offices in Jammu under the traditional Darbar Move, which involves the seasonal shifting of government offices between Srinagar and Jammu.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

During the inauguration, concerned engineers briefed the Chief Minister about the projects, including the facilities created and infrastructure developed.

Omar Abdullah also inspected the newly constructed and renovated facilities and reviewed arrangements made to ensure the smooth functioning of offices at the Civil Secretariat.

The Chief Minister was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Acting Chief Secretary Shailendra Kumar, Commissioner Secretary Estates M. Raju, Secretary Revenue Avny Lavasa, Director General Estates Jammu Mushtaq Ahmed and other senior officers. (KNS)