Rana Reviews UT CAPEX Works of Jal Shakti Department ; Special focus on the Execution and Water Supply Schemes

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JAMMU FEBRUARY 02:-Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today reviewed progress of UT CAPEX works of the Jal Shakti Department, with special focus on the execution status of Water Supply Schemes (WSS) and Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) works targeted for 2025–26.

During the meeting, the Minister undertook a comprehensive review of the Jammu Division projects, analysing physical and financial progress, bottlenecks, and timelines.

He issued clear instructions for expediting execution and ensuring timely completion of all targeted works, emphasizing transparency, quality, and adherence to set deadlines.

The Minister stressed that the timely and transparent completion of WSS and I&FC works is crucial for improving service delivery, strengthening irrigation infrastructure, and ensuring drinking water security across sub-regions.

The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti Department, Shaleen Kabra; Chief Engineer, I&FC Jammu, Manoj Gupta; Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti Jammu, Hanief Choudhary; Director Planning, Imtiaz; and Director Finance, Lateef Poswal, besides other senior officers.