• Stresses on timely completion of projects in Sub-Division

BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC)Budgam Athar Aamir khan  today convened a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of developmental projects and address key public issues in Sub-Division Beerwah.

The meeting covered all major sectors and departments, with a detailed overview of the administrative and infrastructural landscape of the sub-division, which comprises four tehsils (Beerwah, Khag, Magam, Narbal), 162 revenue villages, six blocks, two municipalities, and multiple health and engineering divisions.

The chair was apprised by SDM beerwah, Taufeeq Gazi, regarding various departments aspects of Sub-division Beerwah. Threadbare discussions were held on several road projects, vital ongoing bridges,  Revenue Buildings at Magam,  Narbal and Poshker, status of several Water Supply Schemes, Plastic Waste Management Unit at Rathsun

Panchayat Ghar Mamgund, Panchayat Ghar Najan Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant at Goripora, establishment of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), shifting of HT Line over Beerwah Bridge, Illegal extraction in Nallah Sukhnag, regulation of brick kilns, hospitals of Magam, Khag and Beerwah, ATM in SK pora block, street lights repair, upgradation of casualty block of SDH Magam etc.

The DC stressed the need for strict adherence to timelines and directed all departments to adopt a proactive and result-oriented approach. He emphasized that inter-departmental coordination is crucial for timely execution of projects and resolution of public issues. He further instructed officers to conduct regular field visits, closely monitor progress on the ground, and ensure that bottlenecks are identified and addressed promptly.

The DC reiterated that delivery of essential services to the public must not be compromised and called for enhanced accountability at all levels. He also directed all officers of the concerned division to submit a comprehensive list of issues and projects hampering the development of the area. The DC stated that the identified concerns will be duly addressed and incorporated into the upcoming district plans for timely redressal.

The meeting concluded with directions to ensure early completion of all ongoing works and improved grievance redressal mechanisms across the sub-division. Besides, PO ICDS Budgam, SDM Beerwah, JD planning Budgam , SE R&B cirlce budgam, ACD, ACP, CMO, CEO, all Tehsildar’s, all BDOs , all Executive Engineers, all EOs and other concerned officers of the sub-division were present in the meeting.

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