• Emphasises quality infrastructure, effective Service Delivery
  • Inspects newly completed ₹2.52 Crore DDC Office Complex at Jetty Baramulla

BARAMULLA: Director Rural Development Department (RDD) Kashmir, Riyaz Ahmad Wani, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at Dak Bungalow Baramulla to assess the physical and financial progress of various developmental programmes and schemes being implemented across the district.

The meeting was attended by Superintending Engineer REW Kashmir, Shafat Hussain; Joint Director Rural Development Department, Kashmir, Nassir Ahmad Khan; Assistant Commissioner Development, Baramulla, Mudasir Hussain Chaudhary; Chief Accounts Officer, Showkat Ali Khan; Block Development Officers, Executive Engineers, Assistant Executive Engineers, Assistant Engineers and other concerned officials.

During the meeting, the Director conducted a detailed review of ongoing works under different Rural Development Department schemes and evaluated the status of fund utilisation, project execution and achievement of targets. He emphasised the need for timely completion of developmental projects, efficient utilisation of resources and strict adherence to prescribed guidelines to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach the people effectively.

The Director also stressed the importance of maintaining quality standards in all developmental works and called upon field functionaries to strengthen monitoring mechanisms for achieving tangible outcomes on the ground. The officers present apprised the Director about the progress achieved under various schemes and highlighted district-specific developmental initiatives being undertaken to improve rural infrastructure and public service delivery.

The Director urged all stakeholders to work with dedication, coordination and commitment to ensure the successful implementation of developmental programmes and the achievement of intended objectives within stipulated timelines.

Later, the Director, accompanied by Joint Director RDD Kashmir, Nassir Ahmad Khan; ACD Baramulla, Mudasir Hussain Chaudhary and other concerned officers, visited Jetty Baramulla and inspected the newly completed District Development Council (DDC) Office Complex, constructed at a cost of ₹2.52 crore.

During the inspection, the Assistant Commissioner Development Baramulla briefed the Director that the construction of the office complex has been completed and the facility is ready for use. 

The Director reviewed the quality of construction and the amenities created under the project and emphasised the importance of maintaining high standards in the execution of public infrastructure projects to ensure efficient service delivery to the people.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

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