Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, May 7: Deputy Chief Minister, Tara Chand today reviewed progress of various works under flagship JNNURM scheme and reviewed preparedness of various departments for the summer season.
Calling for effective utilization of development funds, Mr. Tara Chand directed the officers to speed up the pace and progress of various works which have been undertaken in the city, adding that liberal funding made available to the State is linked with timely completion of projects and delay would not be tolerated.
He said proper work schedules need to be prepared and all executing agencies should stick to the schedule and responsibility needs to be fixed for any lapses in the execution.
Among others the meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner, Jammu Sanjeev Verma, Director Local Bodies, Jammu F. C. Bhagat, Vice-Chairman, JDA, Sarita Chouhan, Commissioner, JMC K.L. Khajuria, Chief Engineers PHE, PWD, PDD, UEED, SP City, SP Traffic and senior officers of other concerned departments and NBCC.
Laying emphasis on maintaining quality, the Deputy Chief Minister called for random sampling to check quality standards while executing development works. The line departments as well as executing agencies should go for the third party inspections also, so that no loop holes are left while maintaining quality of the works, he added.
Mr. Tara Chand said effective execution of the prestigious projects is possible only when there is coordinated effort of all the concerned. He directed for on-site addressing of all the operational and technical aspects involved in the execution.
Meanwhile, several deputation called on Deputy Chief Minister to project problems of their respective areas.
While addressing the delegations, the Deputy Chief Minister said that Government is steadfast in its resolve for equitable development of all three regions and work on the road map to address development aspirations of the people of the State is apace.
Ex-Minister Dr. Ramesh Sharma led a delegation of people from Nowshera constituency and projected demands of the area. He called for expediting various developmental works undertaken by the Municipality and release of extra funding for works of immediate nature. Demand of taking up lane and drain works, prioritizing UIDSSMT works and various other issues of concern were discussed in detail.
Delegation of Santan Dharam Sabha led by Narinder Sharma projected demand of laying tiles in front of gates of the temple , need for water cooler and general upkeep of the area.
The delegation of J&K ITI Employees United Front met the Deputy Chief Minister and demanded separate Directorate, early conduct of cadre DPC and filling of vacant posts in the department.
Members of Jammu Heritage Society led by Baldev Khullar discussed steps which need to undertaken for promoting Dogra culture and making Jammu city more attractive for the visiting tourists.
The delegation of Megh Sudhar Sabha projected demands of the community.
A delegation of people from Talab Tillo projected the demand of proper cleanliness and starting of lain, drain works on priority basis. Chaman Lal, Ex-Cooperator led the delegation.
The Deputy Chief Minister gave a patient hearing to all the demands put forth by the people and assured for early redressal of all the genuine issues. He also issued on spot directions to the concerned authorities for earliest possible redressal of the matters brought up by the people.
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