DC Ganderbal reviews progress of RIDF projects under NABARD, stresses timely execution and completion

GANDERBAL : Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today convened a meeting to review the progress of projects being executed under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) under NABARD in the district.
At the outset, Assistant General Manager, NABARD, briefed the chair on the scope and eligible components under RIDF, which include agriculture and allied sectors, social sector initiatives and rural connectivity.
During the meeting, AGM NABARD advised departments to ensure pre-submission preparedness, including detailed surveys, accurate cost estimates, obtaining administrative approvals and technical sanctions, and securing land and forest clearances, to ensure project readiness before submission to NABARD.
He also stressed that priority should be accorded to RIDF XXVII projects, as the phasing of these projects is scheduled to close by March 2026.
The meeting held detailed deliberations on various aspects of RIDF implementation, including project timelines, expenditure status and physical progress of various projects.
It was informed that a total of 52 RIDF projects are currently ongoing in the district under RIDF Tranches XXVI to XXX. Of these, 41 projects pertain to the Public Works Department (PWD), two to the Jal Shakti and Irrigation Department, five to the Agriculture Production Department (APD), and four to SKAUST- APD.
Taking a department-wise review, the DC assessed the status of various projects taken up, ongoing and completed works, and the expenditure incurred so far under RIDF. He directed all concerned departments to submit regular updates of their respective projects to NABARD on regular basis.
With regard to submission of Project Completion Certificates (PCCs) and Project Completion Reports (PCRs) in respect of Completed Projects, DC instructed the concerned departments to submit the same at the earliest. He also directed officers to ensure regular submission of Utilization Certificates (UCs) every quarter.
Highlighting future planning, the DC asked all the departments that new projects should be planned properly in advance with special focus on agriculture and allied activities, along with the social sector.
The meeting was attended by Superintending Engineer R&B, Chief Planning Officer, Assistant General Manager NABARD besides officers of line departments.