CS asks to accelerate pace of progress on projects under AMRUT 2.0

JAMMU : Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired 6th UT Level Steering Committee (UTLSC) Meeting of AMRUT 2.0 to take stock of its performance besides taking decisions over other matters related to its implementation here.
Besides the Commissioner Secretary, H&UDD the meeting was attended by ACS, Jal Shakti Department; Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, Forest; Commissioner, JMC/SMC; MD, AMRUT; Director ULB, Jammu/Kashmir besides other concerned officers.
While addressing the meeting, Dulloo directed for accelerating pace of progress on projects being executed under AMRUT 2.0. He said that any issue hampering the progress of AMRUT need to be ironed out forthwith for smooth implementation of the projects on ground. He emphasised the need to expedite the formulation of the pending DPRs besides promptly initiating the tendering process for the approved projects.
He said that timely preparation and approval of DPRs will ensure smooth implementation of AMRUT projects, which will contribute towards the overall development and quality of life in the region. He further said that the government’s attention towards these projects reflects its strong commitment in improving the water supply services and addressing the pressing water related challenges.
The Chief Secretary urged the concerned to examine the needs of each town to be covered under the programme and prioritise the implementation accordingly.
Dulloo also asked the senior officials to closely monitor the quality of work and give clear instructions to their subordinates to take remedial measures where ever problems arise.
He made out that projects certified by the Technical Appraisal Committee should only be taken up for approval so that there remains no scope for any glitches in implementation of works on ground.
During the meeting, details of the projects sanctioned and the progress made so far under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 for J&K was highlighted.
It was given out that, so far, 63 DPRs of Water Supply Scheme (Jammu Region – 23, Kashmir Region–40), have been approved by the UTLSC. Additionally, 03 more DPRS have been technically approved by the UTLTC for Udhampur, Basohli and JMC.
It is noteworthy to mention here that some of the major towns for which the WSS had been envisaged under AMRUT 2.0 included Srinagar, Jammu, Budgam, Kulgam, Baderwah, Batote, RS Pura, Akhnoor, Chenani, Hiranagar, Kathua, Lakhanpur, Vijaypur, Reasi, Baramulla, Beerwah, Magam, Pattan, Devsar, Uri, Awantipora, Kupwara, Ganderbal, Sopore and many other smaller towns in both the divisions of J&K.