DC Srinagar reviews status of works under District Capex Budget 2026-27

SRINAGAR :- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo, Monday convened a comprehensive meeting of all executing agencies and line departments here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the progress of works taken up under the District Capex Budget 2026-27.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Rifat Aftab Qureshi, Chief Planning Officer, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Chief Education Officer, Ghulam Mohi-Ud Din, Assistant Commissioner Panchayats, Bashir Ahmad, Executive Engineers of R&B, PHE, KPDCL, SMC, UEED, Block Development Officers and all other District and Sectoral Officers.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner undertook an executing-agency-wise detailed review of the progress made in the submission of estimates, floating of tenders and allotment of works, approved under the District Capex Budget 2026-27.
On the occasion, the DC was apprised that estimates for all approved works have been submitted and tenders for over 97 percent of the works have already been floated, with several works allotted for execution on ground.
The DC directed all executing agencies to fast track the pending tendering and allotment process for approved works and ensure that physical execution of all projects commences without further delay. He underscored the importance of fully utilising the ongoing working season to expedite development works, adhere strictly to prescribed technical standards and stipulated timelines to ensure timely delivery of tangible benefits to the public.
Underscoring the need for coordinated and result-oriented efforts, the Deputy Commissioner directed all line departments and executing agencies to strengthen inter-departmental coordination, adopt proactive planning and ensure optimum utilisation of available resources to expedite the implementation of developmental projects and maximise their intended benefits for the people across the district.