Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Aug 21: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today said that the construction of prestigious Z Morh and Zojila tunnels are Govt’s top priority as the two tunnels will provide road connectivity to Ladakh region with Valley throughout the year.
The Divisional Commissioner made these remarks while reviewing the measures pertaining to Z Morh and Zojila tunnels.
The issues that came up for discussion during the meeting included up-gradation of the Health Centre, permanent electricity supply for Z Morh and Zojila tunnels, priority passes for carrying the equipments, passes for vehicles for both the tunnel projects and other concerned measures.
The Divisional Commissioner directed Health Department to submit a complete DPR for the upgradation of Primary Health Centre Sonamarg to Critical Care Unit (CCU) within a week for necessary action.
He said that Sonamarg is the most feasible location for Critical Care Unit so that those are working in Z Morh and Zojila tunnel projects get every type of medical aid at Sonamarg.
He directed Traffic Department to issue stickers to all designated vehicles and trucks which are engaged in Z Morh and Zojila tunnel projects so that hassle free construction takes place.
To meet the sufficient and uninterrupted electricity supply to Z Morh and Zojila tunnel projects, Divisional Commissioner directed PDD to submit a DPR within a week for further action regarding approval.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, SSP Traffic, Chief Engineer PDD (S&O), Deputy Director Health Services, Assistant Commissioner, Representatives of NHIDCL, IL&FS and APCO executing agencies and other concerned officers were present in the meeting.
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