Complete works in double shifts: Div Com directs executing agencies

Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan on Thursday issued strict directions to the engineers of Jammu & Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC) and Jammu & Kashmir Housing Board (JKHB) to complete the pending works on languishing projects within the given time frame by working in double shift.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir chairing a meeting to review the progress on languishing projects being executed by JKPCC and JKHB.
The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir issued the direction while chairing a meeting to review the progress on languishing projects being executed by JKPCC and JKHB.
The meeting was informed that 28 works (24 bridges & 4 hospitals) at a cost of Rs 213 crore under languishing projects are being executed by JKPCC on which 70 per cent construction work has been completed. While, 23 works (21 New Type Primary Health Centres (NTPHC), 1 district hospital and 1 community centre) coming at Rs 39 crore under languishing projects are being executed by JKHB on which 60 per cent construction work stands completed.
The Div Com said that any laxity on this count will invite disciplinary action. JKPCC and JKHB authorities were asked to send monthly progress report, of each work with name and designation of the concerned engineer, to his office.
He reiterated that the government is taking all measures to strengthen the developmental infrastructure across the valley for the benefit of people.
Senior Engineers, Executive engineer, AEEs of JKPCC & JKHB and other concerned were present in the meeting.