Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting of the Srinagar Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (SMRDA) to assess the physical and financial progress of ongoing developmental projects across the region.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Commissioner Srinagar Smart City Limited, Vice Chairman Srinagar Development Authority, Additional Deputy Commissioners of Srinagar and Budgam, Chief Engineer Roads and Buildings Department, and senior officers of SMRDA.
During the meeting, officials presented a detailed review of projects being executed through various implementing agencies. It was informed that a capital expenditure outlay of ₹27.02 crore has been approved for the financial year 2025-26, of which ₹8.46 crore has already been released.
The meeting was further informed that out of 15 ongoing projects, one has been completed both physically and financially, while seven projects have achieved physical completion. Six additional projects are expected to be completed by the end of the 2026-27 financial year.
The Divisional Commissioner reviewed several key infrastructure initiatives, including the upgradation of the General Bus Stand at Parimpora, development of Transport Nagar at Parimpora under the SASCI project, construction of community facilities and community halls in different parts of Srinagar, and various developmental works being undertaken in Ganderbal and Budgam districts.
Emphasising the need for accelerated execution, Garg directed all concerned agencies to ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining prescribed quality standards.
He also approved the release of funds for ongoing works to facilitate their smooth and expeditious implementation and stressed the importance of effective monitoring to ensure that developmental projects are completed within stipulated timelines.