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Superintending Engineer R&B Bandipora, Arooj Alaaqband, along with Executive and Junior Engineers from Bandipora, Sumbal and Gurez divisions, presented detailed updates on various works, highlighting progress achieved and measures being taken to address challenges affecting timely execution. Executive Engineer Bandipora, informed that the division maintains approximately 370 km of roads. He reported completion of 11 macadamization schemes under Cities & Towns (C&T) at a cost of Rs.3.8 crore, while 8 pothole repair schemes worth Rs. 1.35 crore are currently in progress. Additionally, 15 km of macadamization work has been completed under NABARD.
Key projects highlighted include the Fruit and Vegetable Market at Potushay, Goat Dairy Farm at Arin, and the Non-Motorable Walkway around Wular Lake from Banyari Bridge to Naaz Nallah, funded by WUCMA.
Executive Engineer Gurez, stated that under NABARD, 6 km of road has been completed out of a target of 12.90 km, while CRIF and C&T projects achieved 3 km and 3.30 km completion, respectively. Under SAMAGRA, 5 out of 12 works have been completed, with remaining projects underway. He further informed that Rs. 356.27 lakh have been allocated under District Capex this year for priority projects in education, health and R&B sectors.
It was also informed that R&B Division Sumbal maintains approximately 545 km of roads, with several ongoing schemes aimed at improving road and bridge infrastructure. Under NABARD and District Capex, 11 link road upgradation schemes, including macadamization of about 110 km in Hajin block, are currently underway, while under C&T, 10 macadamization schemes covering 15.85 km have been completed.
Significant infrastructure projects are also progressing, including the construction of transit accommodation in Hajin with 30 G+3 building blocks providing 480 dwellings for Pandit migrants, of which 24 blocks have been completed. Other key projects include Hajin Degree College, a footbridge at Tundpora Hakbara, and the Fruit & Vegetable Market at Naidkhai.
During the meeting, DC directed the Superintending Engineer to personally monitor the execution of works and conduct detailed reviews with Assistant Engineers (AEs) and Junior Engineers (JEs) working in the field. She instructed the Executive Engineer Gurez to ensure timely tendering and immediate completion of targeted works, given the limited working season in the area.
DC also directed that roads facing disputes must be brought to the notice of the district administration on priority for early settlement, and emphasized that the quality of work being executed in Sumbal subdivision needs to be improved.
While reviewing the overall progress, DC further stressed the importance of adhering to quality standards, maintaining project timelines, and ensuring effective inter-departmental coordination for timely completion of works, so that benefits reach the residents at the earliest.
