SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, Monday undertook a whirlwind tour of the City to inspect and oversee the progress of works being carried out on various developmental projects in different areas of the City.
The Deputy Commissioner accompanied by the Officers of the line Departments inspected the progress of ongoing works on the construction of Tankipora Bridge, Darish Kadal Bridge, the Development of a Footpath near Aiwa Bridge and the Skill Development & Rehabilitation Centre for Youth affected by Substance Abuse at IMHAANS Kathi Darwaza.
The DC also took onsite appraisal of ongoing works College being executed under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) on the Green spacing of premises in SKIMS Soura, the Installation of a Fountain at Hazratbal and Landscaping and installation of a Fountain at Amar Singh to improve air quality index in the District.
While inspecting the progress of work being executed on the Rs 7.42 crore project for the construction of the second span of the Tankipora bridge adjacent to the DC Office Complex, Srinagar, the Deputy Commissioner was apprised that over 95 per cent of work on the bridge has been completed so far and work is going on in full swing and shall be completed in stipulated time.
On the occasion, the DC asked the concerned to expedite the remaining construction work on the development of approach sides and ensure that the Bridge is completed by January 10, 2024, to ensure smooth traffic on the junction.
At Darish Kadal, the DC inspected the progress of work on the construction of an additional Darish Kadal Bridge being constructed for Rs 6.80 crore.
On this occasion, the DC directed the concerned executing agency to accelerate the pace of work and complete the project in the set timeline of June 2024.
Similarly, the DC also inspected the progress of works undertaken for the construction of a footpath at Aiwa Bridge on Ali Jan Road Road Axis being executed by the R&B Department for the convenience of the pedestrians as the road has heavy traffic rush.
At the Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (IMHANS) Govt Psychiatric Diseases Hospital, Kathi Darwaza, the DC inspected the recently completed infrastructure development and upgradation works on the Skill Development & Rehabilitation Centre for youth affected by substance abuse.
The DC was apprised that the Skill Development & Rehabilitation Centre for Youth affected by substance abuse has been established on a State of Art pattern and is equipped with a Computer Lab, Interactive Touch Penal, Portable Mic System, other electronic gadgets etc.
On the occasion, the DC asked the concerned stakeholders to start imparting requisite training courses related to different market-oriented trades to the affected youth to enable them to get maximum skilling opportunities and enhance job opportunities/placement so that they earn their livelihood with dignity and honour.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner also took onsite appraisal of ongoing works of Landscaping and installation of the Fountain at Amar Singh College being executed for Rs 57 lakh under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
Likewise, the DC also inspected the progress of work on the construction of the Fountain at Hazratbal under NCAP.
In addition, the DC also inspected ongoing works on the development of Green spacing in the premises of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura.
During the visit, the DC was accompanied by the Chief Planning Officer, Superintending Engineer R&B, Principal ITI, Bagh-i-Dilawar Khan, Medical Superintendent, Govt Psychiatric Hospital, Incharge Drug De-Addiction Centre, GMC Srinagar, Executive Engineers of R&B, SMC, Tehsildar South, Tehsildar Eidgah and other concerned.
