Srinagar, Nov 7 (KNS): Water supply augmentation projects covering 10 localities of Srinagar have come under fresh review, with the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) seeking updated completion timelines, details of pending works and implementation challenges from executing agencies under the AMRUT 2.0 programme.

The projects are expected to improve water supply in Batamaloo, Aloochibagh, Jenab Sahab Soura, Bagwanpora, Lal Bazaar, Natipora, Malbagh, Jawahar Nagar, HMT and Lawaypora once commissioned.

The status of these projects was reviewed at a meeting chaired by SMC Commissioner Dr Basharat Qayoom at the corporation's Karan Nagar headquarters on Saturday.

According to an official statement issued after the meeting, the Commissioner directed executing agencies to expedite water supply augmentation works, particularly in areas facing shortages, and ensure completion within the stipulated timelines.

The review focused on the physical and financial progress of projects, quality of execution, coordination among departments and obstacles affecting implementation.

The Commissioner sought comprehensive reports from the concerned agencies, specifying the work completed, pending activities, challenges encountered and proposed dates for completion.

However, the official statement did not disclose the sanctioned cost of the projects, their current completion status or individual commissioning deadlines.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelIt also did not identify specific works facing delays.

The Commissioner stressed that the projects must deliver improvements in water availability and reliability rather than remain confined to infrastructure development.

He directed officials to strengthen field-level supervision and ensure that technical specifications and quality standards are maintained during execution.

The meeting also reviewed implementation of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Action Plan, with the Commissioner seeking coordinated action by stakeholder departments to address pending environmental compliance measures.

Officials were asked to regularly monitor progress and ensure timely implementation of the tribunal's directions.

The statement did not specify the number of environmental interventions completed or the issues on which compliance remains pending.

The latest review has placed renewed emphasis on completing the approved water supply projects and establishing clear timelines for their commissioning, with the concerned agencies now required to submit detailed implementation reports.

Senior officials from the SMC, Jal Shakti Department, UEED and other concerned departments attended the meeting. (KNS)