Ajeet Kumar Sahu reviews performance of PHE, I&FC deptts in Udhampur
5 Dariya News
Udhampur 10-Oct-2019
Commissioner Secretary PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Ajeet Kumar Sahu today reviewed the functioning of the twin departments in Udhampur district here at a meeting.District Development Commissioner Udhampur, Dr. Piyush Singla, Chief Engineer PHE Jammu, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Chadha, Chief Engineer Irrigation and Flood Control Jammu, Vinod Gupta, Additional District Development Commissioner, Ashok Kumar, Chief Planning Officer, Rajeev Bhushan, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Vikar Giri, SE, Executive Engineers, PHE and Irrigation, CAO, Deputy Director Planning, AEEs besides other officers of concerned departments were present in the meeting.Detailed discussions were held on preparation of the district water sanitation programme, progress towards 100% piped water coverage under JJM, Physical and financial progress under NABARD projects, Languishing projects, Schemes under state capex, Schemes under district sector, Revenue realization, Preparation of RE 2019-20 and BE 2020-21, Physical and financial progress under Pradhan Mantra Krishi Sanchyee Yojna(PMKSY) etc were discussed in detail.A detailed power point presentation was given highlighting the scheme wise progress in the district. Commissioner Secretary asked to focus on achieving the target of providing water supply to every household by 2022.
He asked them to synchronize the Swachh Bharat Mission with data of Jal Jeevan Mission to provide water connections to all beneficiaries of the Mission. He also directed to regularize water connections of all households and plug the revenue pilferage. He also stressed on to club small works and call tender for a package.He also directed to go for comprehensive tender instead of small tenders to complete the water schemes within shortest possible time. He asked to provide water connection to all the Government offices and commercial establishments on mission mode and realize the revenue. He further asked the concerned officers to propose the major schemes with high outcomes as such schemes will be sanctioned on priority.The Xens were asked to map the staff at each scheme and upload the data on portal.He further directed to complete the ongoing schemes on priority and submit the utilization certificate for more funds.The secretary expressed satisfaction over the progress of PHE sector in Udhampur District. He urged upon the officers to ensure that all resources are mobilized to provide succor to the general public and redress the public grievances at an earliest. He asked the District water sanitation committee to identify the small schemes where there is poor or no response for the tenders and executive these works at local level. He also asked for linking of house hold connections with Aadhaar.The DDC was asked to monitor the progress of developmental works of PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control department of the district personally.