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Day: February 17, 2021

  • PMGSY registers unprecedented growth JKRRDA completes 1,917 km rural roads, aims to reach 4,000 mark this fiscal CS directs setting up of Quality Management Cell, Project Planning Cell in PWD to achieve 5k progress next year

    PMGSY registers unprecedented growth JKRRDA completes 1,917 km rural roads, aims to reach 4,000 mark this fiscal CS directs setting up of Quality Management Cell, Project Planning Cell in PWD to achieve 5k progress next year

    JAMMU, FEBRUARY 17:– The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a meeting of UT level Standing Committee of J&K Rural Roads Development Agency (JKRRDA) to review progress made under the flagship programme, ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana’ (PMGSY).

    Administrative Secretary, Public Works (R&B), Chief Engineers (PMGSY), Jammu and Kashmir, Superintendent Engineers and Executive Engineers, among others, participated in the meeting.

    While appreciating the progress made so far in the current financial year, the Chief Secretary observed that JKRRDA has registered an unprecedented achievement by completing 1,917 km of rural roads under 234 schemes with financial implication of Rs. 1200 crore, thereby providing safe and secure all-weather connectivity to 93 eligible habitations.

    The Chief Secretary maintained that JKRRDA must complete the additional 2,418 km rural roads of 293 schemes which are at various stages of completion by 31st March, 2021, to take up this year’s progress to 4,000 km. These roads will further connect 57 habitations eligible under the scheme at an estimated cost of Rs. 927 crore. “Having attained the technical expertise for fast-tracked project execution, the Department can comfortably target construction of 5,000 km road in rural areas in the upcoming year”, the Chief Secretary added.

    He directed setting up of Quality Management Cell and Project Planning Cell within the Public Works Department to promote specialization of workforce, and coordination between various project executing agencies towards the high-quality output.

    He directed Principal Secretary to periodically review district-wise progress for timely resolution of bottlenecks and associated challenges. He advised the Department to prioritize works that are free from encumbrances like land acquisition, forest clearance, court cases, and shifting of utilities while simultaneously resolving such issues/grievances in the projects facing delays.

    The Department was asked to put in dedicated efforts for the establishment of quality control labs to ensure the construction of high-quality infrastructure, besides undertaking routine inspections of the works with focussed attention on maintenance works.

    It was informed that for the next phase of PMGSY, the Department has initiated the process of finalizing its candidate road list which is expected to include 1,877 numbers of roads covering a length of 12,300 km. Further, the Department is also engaging a consultancy bridge expert to monitor the construction of bridges under the programme.

    The Committee also reviewed issues related to un-awarded works, forest clearances, raw material supply, quality standards, and e-Marg status.

    Currently, the rural road network created under PMGSY in Jammu and Kashmir stretches over 12803.59 km connecting 1,931 habitations through 2,101 schemes with an estimated expenditure of Rs. 7,228.25 crore. Pertinently, J&K figures at rank 3 in the national index.

  • Jammu Airport to remain closed for 15 days from March 5

    Jammu Airport to remain closed for 15 days from March 5

    JAMMU: Indian Air Force has written to the authorities of Jammu airport as well as the airlines operating their flights from and to Jammu airport for the closure of the runway for the period of 15 days.

    In its communication to Airport Authorities and Airlines, Senior Air Traffic Controller has written that the complete closure of runway at Jammu for 15 days towards laying of final two top DAC-II layers on runway surface has been approved by Air HQ from March 6 to March 20 and the same has been intimated to ED (Operations) Airport Authority of India, New Delhi.

    The letter titled, “Complete closure of runway for overlay of DAC-II layer: 06 Mar to 20 Mar 21” has also been sent to the airline operators which are having their flights operational from and to Jammu airport.

    Acting on this communication from Senior Air Traffic Controller, a majority of the airlines have already stopped booking the tickets for the said dates. On the daily basis, Jammu airport has more than 20 operational flights with over 3000 travellers.

    Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir BVR Subrahmanyam has written to Secretary, Civil Aviation, Ministry of Civil Aviation against the decision and asking them to carry out resurfacing in such a manner that civilian air traffic is not affected during the day time. In his letter, J&K Chief Secretary has also said that closure of operations will create huge administrative issues for the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.

    Acting on the communication from J&K Government, Ministry of Civil Aviation also wrote to the Ministry of Defence for intervention. Earlier it was planned in the month of October 2019 but was postponed as Airport authorities objected to the move and Airport Director Dr P.R. Beuria wrote to Airport Authority of India. (PTI)

  • Chairman TJAC Tehsil Mandi appreciate the work of Branch Manager J&K Bank Mandi.

    Chairman TJAC Tehsil Mandi appreciate the work of Branch Manager J&K Bank Mandi.

    Adil Hamdani

    Mandi, February 17:–Chairman Teacher Joint Action Committee Tehsil Mandi appreciated the role of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Manager Mandi Mohsin Hamdani and his staff members for their dedication and sincerity.

    Ansari said, that there is a shortage of staff in J&K Bank Branch Mandi, as we have many times appealed the higher authorities to fill the vacancy but their response is not good.Ansari and his team demamds two more ATM machines for Mandi Town.Teacher association Tehsil Mandi thanked Bank Manager and his staff members for their public loving attitude.Ansari said, that scholarship of students has been credited by the efforts of J&K Bank staff Mandi.

  • Swachhta drive launched in GMC&AH Rajouri

    Swachhta drive launched in GMC&AH Rajouri

    Rajouri,February 17:– The sanitation wing of Government Medical College and Associated Hospital Rajouri on Wednesday launched a Swachhta drive in the Hospital premises, which was joined by large no. of ANMT Students (Trainees) with an aim to promote cleanliness in the vital health institution.

    The cleanliness drive was launched on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Rajesh K Shavan and successfully conducted under the supervision of Principal GMC Dr. Kuldeep Singh.

    ANMT Students along with the Sanitation workers of the hospital carried out the drive in different departments and wards of the hospital wherein Students were also seen cleaning the areas, to ensure better hygiene.

    Pertinently, the Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan, visited the hospital after assuming the charge. He pointed out many deficiencies in sanitation and hygiene in the hospital. The displeasure of Deputy Commissioner was conveyed to the authorities. Acting upon the same, Hospital authorities have been showing exemplary improvement and the District administraton is also giving full backup.

    District administration Rajouri believes that cleanliness is a basic need of every health institution and is a prerequisite for better patient health care and Swachhta drive was launched with the same aim.

    District adminsitration has extended all necessary support to make the Institution an exemplary one, through Supportive supervison by involving all concerned stakeholders.

    Sources informed that, with the intervention of District Administration, visible impact of Cleanliness is being seen and it shall spread the message of cleanliness and sanitation in the society and shall also let people to understand that cleanliness is a serious issue and its the prime duty of each individual to keep his/her surroundings neat and clean.

    Interactive sessions are also being held with Nursing staff and Sanitation Staff to sensitize them for maintaining best hygiene in the Institution and the same shall be replicated all over the District.