Budgam, Nov 04 (HS): Budgam MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi on Wednesday reviewed the progress of developmental works under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in the constituency and asked departments to complete them on time without compromising on quality.

Under the Rural Development Department (RDD), 96.41 per cent of the proposed works have received administrative approval and 95.03 per cent have been taken up for execution, the Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Budgam, told the meeting. He said 83.85 per cent of the sanctioned works have been completed.

The Power Development Department (PDD) said that of 13 works taken up under the CDF, 11 have been completed and two are in progress. The Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department said that of its five works, three are complete and two are under execution.

Officers from the Irrigation, Roads and Buildings (R&B) and School Education departments also briefed the MLA on the status of their CDF-funded projects, including works completed, those under way and the steps being taken to finish them on schedule.

The MLA appreciated the officers for the progress made and for keeping to timelines. He called for sustained coordination between departments, effective monitoring and accountability so that all approved works are completed within the stipulated time without any compromise on quality.

He said the main aim of the CDF is to meet the developmental aspirations and infrastructure needs of people at the grassroots. He asked departments to maintain the momentum of ongoing works and ensure the benefits reach the intended beneficiaries.

The MLA also stressed quality execution, proper use of available resources and regular field inspections to ensure durable and sustainable infrastructure across the constituency.

The meeting was attended by ACD Budgam, Hilal Ahmad, the CEO, executive engineers of Irrigation, PHE and PDD, and BDOs of Budgam, Soibug, Parnewa, Narbal and Waterhail, besides other officers.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Zahoor Hussain Bhat