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BARAMULLA: The Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Baramulla, Safina Beigh Wednesday chaired a review meeting of all DDC Members and Officers at Dak Bungalow here to take a first-hand appraisal of ongoing developmental works in the district.
The meeting was attended by all the members of DDC, Additional District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Syed Qamar Sajad; Block Development Officers, Officers of R&B, RDD, PDD, and other departments.
At the outset, the ADDC provided a detailed presentation on the physical and financial progress achieved in developmental works being executed under different sectors in the district during the financial year 2024-25.
During the meeting, it was informed that for the financial year 2024-25, under ongoing works, 79 out of 112 projects approved under PRI, BDC, and DDC have been completed, with an expenditure of Rs.1.4 crore.
Similarly, under new works for the financial year 2024-25, 1,877 projects were approved under ADP (PRI/BDC/DDC). Of these, 1,710 works have been tendered, and 1,230 have been allotted, with a total allocated budget of Rs.31.4 crore.
The chairperson DDC conducted a comprehensive block-wise review of the projects undertaken under the Area Development Plan (ADP), encompassing works approved under PRI, BDC, and DDC categories. The review focused on assessing the progress of each project, identifying any challenges or delays, and evaluating the current status of their implementation and completion.
Meanwhile, the chairperson DDC also conducted the review of works undertaken by the R&B and other departments under District Capex, ABDP, DDC, and BDC and directed the officers to complete all the allocated works in accordance with the target deadlines.
During the meeting, Safina Beigh directed the concerned authorities to take strict action against contractors causing delays in completion of works by blacklisting them. Furthermore, it was instructed to re-tender the projects that remain pending due to the involvement of such contractors, ensuring that the works are expedited without further obstruction.
Meanwhile, the DDC chairperson stressed on all the officers and the members of the DDC to ensure completion of targets and utilization of 100% funds to avoid any fund lapse and exhorted upon all the officers to maintain transparency and accountability in the execution of works.
During the meeting, Safina Beigh directed the officers to prevent any procedural delays and ensure that the allocated funds for the projects are utilized effectively without getting lapsed.
