Excelsior Correspondent
ANANTNAG, Sept 12: Minister for Revenue, Relief & Rehabilitation and Parliamentary Affairs, Abdul Rehman Veeri today said that holistic development is key for driving economy of State.
He was speaking at a meeting convened to review of developmental activities under various sectors.
The Minister asked for status of land acquisition process of different roads and developmental projects in the district.
With respect to R&B sector, the Minister directed for preparation of DPR for connecting Achabal Adda with Mehandi Kadal bye – pass road so that traffic may be diverted through it. Besides, he directed officials to develop a parking-lot near Mehandi Kadal.
He also asked SE R&B to prioritise only those works where assured and adequate funds are expected so that they are completed both physically and financially.
The Minister was also informed that 90% work on Polytechnic College has been completed and the work on Verinag – Kapran road, Seer – Hapat Naad-Aishmuqam road and Sinthan–Kishtwar road is in progress while as overhead bridge at Bijbehara will be completed by the end of this year
The Minister also sought details about pace of PMGSY in the district and he was informed that land acquisition process for 95 schemes is going on and Ashajipora–Donipawa land acquisition is being surveyed following Chief Minister’s intervention.
It was also informed that JKPCC has completed the construction of Degree Colleges at Kokernag and Utersoo, while as work on GMC Anantnag is going on in full swing.
Meanwhile, he directed Chief Medical Officer to devise a proper roaster for the night duty of doctors and other paramedics. He was also instructed that health facilities at crucial points need to be monitored on regular basis besides strengthening medical facilities on Highway.
Stressing on the role of agriculture in the economy of the State, the Minister asked the officials to promote quality seeds and better agricultural practices.
The Minister directed the DDC to ensure the rate fixation of transporters and ensure its strict implementation so that fruit growers do not face any inconvenience in transportation of fruits to markets.
The Minister exhorted that the performance of the departments will be measured on the basis of financial performance. He said that departments have to ensure utilization and completion of projects on time.
It was given out that a CAPEX budget of Rs 205 crore was approved for the district for 2017-18 out of which Rs 76.11 cr is available from which Rs 56.32 cr has been expended so far.
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