Budgam, July 14:(KNS) DDC Chairman Budgam, Nazir Ahmad Khan in presence of ADDC
Budgam, Ikramullah Tak and ADC Budgam, Dr. Nasir Ahmed today convened a meeting to
review the status of tendering, estimation and approvals of the works/projects presently
under execution through different departments/agencies pertaining to the sectors of
PHE, PDD, RDD, R&B and I&FC.
The Chairman during the meeting was apprised that tendering process of most of the works pertaining to PHE, R&B, I&FC is in the final phase,barring some hiccups, as some contractors though getting allotment show less response in executing the allotted works causing inconvenience in timely completion of the said works. With regard to other sectors particularly RDD it was given out that under District Development Plan, about 918 works of different matter, among these 662 through PRIs, 148 from BDC and 108 from DDCs marked under priority tag, will be taken up phase wise. Estimation and approval process of these works have been taken on war footing. Similarly under PDD sector, the DDC was apprised that focus and emphasis is on
improvement of HT, LT lines, particularly in rural areas as inclement weather and
unprecedented winds always cause damage to this transmission system.
In addition 2 grid stations are being upgraded and capacity enhanced by adding high capacity
transformers. Speaking on the occasion, DDC urged upon the officers that keeping in view the periodavailable, execute and complete the work targets before the commencement of winter
period. We all had to double our efforts and utilize all resources in rationalizing our
targets, the DDC added.
He said, “You will always find our council members along with Chairman, Dy. Chairman at
forefront when there is interest of common people involved.” He said being public
representatives, the council always needs to be taken into confidence while executing and
drafting any action plan of works relating to all sectors.
The meeting among others was also attended by ACD, Exen PHE, RDD, PDD, DDEO and
other concerned.(KNS)