Srinagar, 14 July (H.S.): Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of works being executed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) across the Union Territory.
During the review, the Chief Secretary took a comprehensive stock of the physical and financial progress achieved under PMGSY Phases I, II and III, besides examining the implementation strategy and future roadmap for PMGSY-IV, which is the largest rural connectivity programme undertaken in Jammu & Kashmir so far.
While reviewing the implementation of PMGSY-IV, the Chief Secretary described the scale of investment envisaged under the programme as phenomenal, observing that it reflects the Government's unwavering commitment towards strengthening rural infrastructure and ensuring equitable development across Jammu & Kashmir.
He said the unprecedented investment in rural road connectivity would not only provide all-weather access to far-flung habitations but also serve as a catalyst for socio-economic transformation by improving access to education, healthcare, markets, tourism and employment opportunities.
Expressing satisfaction over the substantial progress achieved under the PMGSY, the Chief Secretary, however, stressed that the handful of projects still pending under the earlier phases must be completed without any further delay. He directed the Public Works (R&B) Department to fix responsibility for inordinate delays wherever warranted and ensure greater accountability in project execution.
The Chief Secretary further impressed upon the Department to adopt a coordinated approach with the Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and the Forest Department for expeditious resolution of all pending bottlenecks, particularly those relating to forest clearances, land-related issues, utility shifting and other statutory approvals that have impeded the timely completion of certain projects.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar
