• Directs timely completion of Works

ANANTNAG: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Anantnag, Vikas Ahlawat, today chaired a meeting at the DC Office Complex, Anantnag, to review the status and progress of the Solid Waste Management site at Uranhall.

The meeting was attended by the Tehsildar Anantnag, District Mineral Officer, Executive Engineers of PDD, R&B, PHE and I&FC, Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Council Anantnag, besides representatives of the Project Management Unit (PMU) and Directorate of Urban Local Bodies, Kashmir.

At the outset, the ADC took a detailed review of the present status of the Solid Waste Management site, including the progress of ongoing works, infrastructure requirements, inter-departmental issues and measures required for its proper development, operation and management.

The concerned officers briefed the meeting about the works completed so far and apprised the ADC of various issues requiring coordinated intervention for ensuring the smooth development and operationalization of the site.

The ADC stressed the importance of close coordination and effective communication among all concerned departments and stakeholders for resolving the issues in a time-bound manner. He directed the concerned officers to identify and address bottlenecks on priority and ensure that all assigned works are completed within the stipulated timelines.

He further called for regular monitoring of the progress of works and directed the executing agencies to maintain proper coordination so that infrastructure and other essential requirements at the site are completed without unnecessary delays.

Emphasizing the importance of scientific and effective solid waste management, the ADC underscored the need for coordinated efforts towards developing the Uranhall site as a properly managed facility. He directed all stakeholders to work in close coordination and ensure timely resolution of issues related to land, infrastructure, utilities and other requirements.

The ADC also called for clear responsibility and accountability among the concerned departments, with regular follow-up on the decisions taken during the meeting. He stressed that the concerned agencies should remain in close touch and ensure timely completion of their respective components.

The meeting concluded with directions for expeditious action, regular progress monitoring and coordinated efforts to ensure the timely development and effective management of the Solid Waste Management site at Uranhall

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