Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 30: Amit Shukla, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, along with Bhupinder Kumar, Secretary to the Government, Public Works (R&B) Department, Jammu & Kashmir, conducted a comprehensive review of the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
The review focused on expediting project completion, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and enhancing rural connectivity across the region.
During the review meeting, Shukla emphasized the need for a daily monitoring mechanism to meet project timelines and address challenges effectively. He issued specific instructions to ensure uncompromising quality standards in road construction, underscoring the importance of creating durable and safe infrastructure for the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
Further, instructions were issued for completion of all PMGSY projects as per the sunset date fixed by the Ministry. The meeting was attended by Director Finance, PWD, Chief Engineer, PMGSY Jammu & Kashmir and all Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers of all PIUs’.
A detailed presentation was given on the implementation of the PMGSY Programme in J&K since its inception. It was informed that 3742 projects including 305 Bridges having road length of 20801 Kms including about 6500 Kms upgradation projects have been sanctioned for J&K. 2140 habitations having population 250+ as per 2001 Census has been sanctioned for J&K for providing connectivity. It was informed that out of the sanctioned programme 3429 projects including 217 Bridges has been completed so far. Out of targeted habitation of 2140, 2129 have been connected so far thereby incurring expenditure of Rs 12,650 crores.
It was informed that the implementation of PMGSY in J&K has been given focused attention during the last five years thereby giving significant strides made in enhancing rural connectivity, particularly in remote and hilly regions, aligning with the vision of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas”.
Earlier in the day, Joint Secretary, conducted an on-ground review of critical road and bridge infrastructure projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the Jammu region of Jammu & Kashmir.
Shukla along with Secretary PWD J&K and other senior officers of the department visited Kalas Kullian to Chak Harni Road (Package No.: JK05-3014, Length: 8.685 Km). During his inspection of this road project under PIU Jammu, Shukla observed and emphasized that Berm and Shoulder be as per standard specifications to ensure road durability. Besides, urged for installation of road signage to mitigate traffic hazards.
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