Bandipora: District Development Commissioner Indu Kanwal Chib has directed departments and executing agencies to accelerate development works and ensure timely utilisation of allocated funds before the end of the working season.
Chib issued the directions while chairing a review meeting at the Mini Secretariat to assess the physical and financial progress of projects under the UT Capex, Tribal Sub Plan, Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), District Mineral Fund (DMF) and Revenue Capex.
The meeting reviewed completed, ongoing and yet-to-start projects under the Tribal Sub Plan and DA-JGUA, with the DDC stressing the need to prioritise tribal welfare and improve access to essential amenities in marginalised areas.
Reviewing projects under CSR, DMF and Revenue Capex, she called for better coordination among departments to resolve site clearance issues, procedural delays and other implementation bottlenecks.
She also directed executing agencies to expedite billing and ensure optimum utilisation of funds, while adhering to prescribed quality standards, technical specifications and project timelines. Sectoral officers were asked to conduct regular field inspections and monitor ongoing works to ensure accountability and timely completion.
The meeting was attended by Superintending Engineers of the Roads and Buildings and Hydraulic circles, Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development, District Programme Officer ICDS, Chief Education Officer, Chief Medical Officer and officers from the Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Handicrafts and Handloom departments, among others.