BUDGAM, OCTOBER 22: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Jatin Kishore, today reviewed the progress of works under the District Capex Budget 2026–27 at the Conference Hall, Budgam.
Chairing the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner conducted a detailed block-wise review of 3,518 works, covering tendering, allotments, execution and the status of pending estimates across different sectors. He also reviewed works under the Constituency Development Fund of the Rural Development Department (RDD).
The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to expedite the tendering process, submit pending estimates for approval without delay and accelerate the execution of approved works. He emphasised regular monitoring, timely resolution of bottlenecks and adherence to quality standards to ensure completion within the stipulated timelines.
He stressed the need to prioritise the development of playgrounds and ensure the achievement of physical and financial targets, particularly in view of the ongoing working season.
The meeting also reviewed key Rural Development Department initiatives, including Solid Waste Management (SWM), and sanitation-related activities. The officers were directed to strengthen implementation, improve monitoring and undertake awareness activities under relevant programmes, including NCORD.
The block-wise review covered Beerwah, BK Pora, Budgam, Chadoora, Charar-e-Sharief, Khag, Khansahib, Nagam, Narbal, Pakherpora, Parnewa, Rathsun, SK Pora, Soibugh, Sukhnag, Surasyar and Waterhail.
Emphasising accountability and coordination, the Deputy Commissioner directed the officers to maintain regular progress updates and ensure the timely completion of developmental works for effective service delivery at the grassroots level.
The meeting was attended by the Joint Director Planning, Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) Budgam, Assistant Commissioner Panchayat (ACP) Budgam, Executive Engineer, Rural Engineering Wing (REW), Assistant Engineers (AEs), Junior Engineers (JEs), Technical Assistants (TAs), all Block Development Officers (BDOs), Panchayat Inspectors and Village Level Workers (VLWs).
