Omar reviews mega projects in Jammu

JAMMU : Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today reviewed the pace of progress on mega projects under execution in Jammu at a high-level meeting here this evening.

The Chief Minister received brief on the progress of upgradation of Jammu Airport, development of Artificial Lake, Cable Car Project Jammu, development of Sidhra Golf Course, Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex, Suchetgarh Border Tourism Project, 200-bedded Maternity Hospital Jammu, 4-laning of Satwari-Kunjwani highway, Legislative Complex Jammu, Jammu Sewerage project, Multi-level Parking at Bus Stand Jammu, Industrial Estate at Ghati Kathua, Vikram Chowk Flyover, mega water supply project for greater Jammu, Rugnath Bazar beautification project, comprehensive sewerage project and other schemes under implementation at present.

The meeting was informed that mega water supply project Jammu is being purposed to Japan Bank of International Commerce for funding. The Chief Minister directed for speeding up the work in this regard.

The Mega Water Supply Project, Jammu estimated to cost Rs 500 crores envisaged lifting of water from Chenab River to meet the water requirement of the projected population of Greater Jammu upto 2020 in its first phase.

The Chief Minister while reviewing the progress of Rs 6.50 crore Ragunath Bazar beautification project directed for its early completion.

The officers presented details of progress and other aspects of these projects and gave full account of financial and physical targets of these mega projects launched by the Government to pave the way for comprehensive development, upgradation of basic amenities and addressing various traffic and transport issues.

Earlier, the Chief Minister visited Rugnath Bazar to take on spot appraisal of the progress of work on Rugnath Bazar beautification project. (AGENCIES)