Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to evaluate the progress of road infrastructure projects being carried out under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) across the district.
The Executive Engineer PMGSY Kishtwar presented a detailed PowerPoint presentation during the meeting. He informed that out of 99 sanctioned projects, 58 have been completed and 41 are in progress.
In Division Marwah, 13 out of 21 schemes have been completed, with 5 currently ongoing. A detailed review was carried out for key road projects under various stages of PMGSY implementation.
These include roads from Gahan to Chandali, Nowapachi to Hanzal, Ikhala (Block Boundary Kishtwar) to Lopara, Margi to Sukhnai, Cherji to Semna Bhata, Hidyal to Hargadi, TKN (Km 5th) to Mori, Afani to Jar, Shashoo to Sazar, Shiwas to Ongayee, Atholi to Palali, Kuriya to Keshwan, Kandni to Ohli, and Karool to Badhat, among others.
The progress of bridge works under PMGSY was also reviewed. The Deputy Commissioner issued directions to all Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) to monitor the progress of PMGSY works regularly in their respective jurisdictions.
He also instructed the PMGSY department to initiate both phases of road works simultaneously, wherever applicable, to ensure faster execution. To improve transparency and planning, the DC asked the Executive Engineers PMGSY to submit a month-wise completion plan for all ongoing works, including scheme-wise progress details and a list of projects delayed due to legal or court-related issues.
He further directed the inclusion of proper drainage systems and water outlets along all roads and bridges to ensure long-term durability. The DC instructed the department to take disciplinary action, including blacklisting, against non-performing contractors.
He reiterated the district administration's zero-tolerance policy towards substandard work and stressed the need for strict quality control across all projects. The meeting was attended by ACR Kishtwar Idrees Lone, CPO Kishtwar Shahnawaz Bali, Executive Engineer PMGSY Kishtwar Rajesh Sharma, Executive Engineer PMGSY Marwah Mohd Farooq, AEEs, along with other concerned staff.