Budgam, Nov 4 (KNS): Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Budgam, Advocate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, on Wednesday reviewed the progress of developmental works under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), with officials reporting that 83.85 per cent of sanctioned works have been completed across the constituency.

Chairing a review meeting, the MLA assessed the physical and financial progress of projects being executed by the Rural Development Department (RDD) and other departments, directing officials to expedite pending works without compromising quality.

Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Budgam Hilal Ahmad informed the meeting that 96.41 per cent of proposed works had received administrative approval, while 95.03 per cent had been taken up for execution.

He said 83.85 per cent of sanctioned works had been completed, presenting a block-wise account of projects approved, undertaken and completed across the constituency.

The Power Development Department (PDD) informed the meeting that 11 of the 13 works taken up under the CDF had been completed, while the remaining two were under execution.

Similarly, the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department reported that three of its five sanctioned works had been completed, with two projects still in progress.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Officials from the Irrigation, Roads and Buildings (R&B) and School Education departments also briefed the MLA on the status of ongoing and completed projects in different areas.

Reviewing the progress, Muntazir appreciated the efforts of the departments but stressed the need for stronger coordination, regular monitoring and accountability to ensure completion within stipulated timelines.

He said the primary objective of the CDF was to address local infrastructure gaps and meet the developmental requirements of people at the grassroots level.

The MLA directed officials to ensure proper utilisation of funds, maintain prescribed quality standards and conduct regular field inspections to monitor the execution of works.

He also called for accelerating pending projects so that the benefits of developmental initiatives reach the intended beneficiaries without unnecessary delays.

The meeting was attended by ACD Budgam Hilal Ahmad, the Chief Education Officer, Executive Engineers of Irrigation, PHE and PDD, Block Development Officers of Budgam, Soibug, Parnewa, Narbal and Waterhail, besides other concerned officials. (KNS)