GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner Shreya Singhal on Tuesday reviewed the physical and financial progress of works under the District Capex Budget 2026–27 and issues affecting the execution of Srinagar Ring Road Phase-II and Phase-IIA, directing departments to ensure timely completion of projects and resolve pending bottlenecks.
During a meeting at the Mini Secretariat, Singhal reviewed expenditure and progress against approved targets under various components of the District Capex Budget, including the Regular Component, District Development Council (DDC), Block Development Council (BDC), Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), ABPD, APDP, Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and Tribal Plan under UT Capex and DA-JGUA.
She directed departments and executing agencies to expedite work, conduct regular field inspections and ensure that expenditure corresponds with physical progress. She also stressed transparent utilisation of funds, adherence to approved specifications and timely submission of updated progress reports.
The deputy commissioner asked departments to identify delays, improve coordination and prioritise projects that directly benefit the public. She directed officers to maintain updated expenditure records and ensure that unspent funds do not accumulate unnecessarily.
At a separate meeting, Singhal reviewed issues affecting Srinagar Ring Road Phase-II, covering the Sarai Dangerpora-Manigam stretch via Sumbal, and Phase-IIA, covering the Manigam-Pandach stretch.
She directed the concerned departments and executing agencies to resolve pending issues related to land acquisition, utility shifting, road infrastructure and departmental clearances within stipulated timelines.
Revenue authorities were asked to coordinate with executing agencies to address land acquisition matters, while the Power Development Department, Jal Shakti, telecommunications agencies and other utility providers were directed to ensure timely shifting of utilities falling within the project alignment.
The deputy commissioner also called for regular field-level coordination among the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), police, Traffic Police and other departments to address site-specific challenges and facilitate the smooth execution of the projects.
Emphasising public safety, she directed the agencies concerned to ensure proper traffic regulation, minimise inconvenience to commuters and implement safety measures at vulnerable locations and construction stretches.
Officers were asked to submit updated status reports on pending issues and ensure time-bound action on matters requiring interdepartmental intervention.
The capex review was attended by superintending engineers from Roads and Buildings (R&B), Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) and Jal Shakti, besides the Assistant Commissioner Development, Assistant Commissioner Panchayats, block development officers and representatives of various departments.
The Ring Road review was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police Ganderbal, the Project Director of NHAI, superintending engineers from R&B, KPDCL and Hydraulics, executive engineers from the concerned departments, revenue officials, Traffic Police representatives, a sub-divisional engineer from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and other officers.