GANDERBAL, OCTOBER 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shreya Singhal, Tuesday chaired a meeting at the Conference Hall, Mini Secretariat Ganderbal, to review the physical and financial progress of works under the District Capex Budget 2026–27, including the Regular Component, DDC, BDC, PRI, ABPD, APDP, CDF and Tribal Plan (UT Capex/DA-JGUA).
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner, as per an official statement, reviewed the status of ongoing works and expenditure incurred under various components and assessed the progress achieved against the approved targets. She stressed the need for close monitoring of all developmental works to ensure timely execution, quality outcomes and effective utilisation of allocated funds.
The DC directed all concerned departments and executing agencies to expedite the pace of work and ensure that all approved projects are completed within the stipulated timelines. She emphasised that delays in execution must be identified and addressed promptly through effective coordination, regular field inspections and continuous monitoring.
Stressing financial discipline and accountability, the Deputy Commissioner directed the departments to ensure transparent, timely and proper utilisation of funds in accordance with the prescribed guidelines and financial regulations. She instructed the officers to maintain updated records of expenditure, ensure timely submission of utilisation-related information and avoid unnecessary accumulation of unspent funds.
The DC further stressed that expenditure must correspond with actual physical progress on the ground and that the quality of works should not be compromised. The concerned executing agencies were directed to conduct regular inspections, monitor the pace of implementation and ensure adherence to approved specifications and established standards.
Emphasising the importance of public-oriented development, the Deputy Commissioner called upon all departments to prioritise works that directly benefit the general public and strengthen essential infrastructure. She underscored the need for coordinated efforts among the executing agencies to resolve bottlenecks, facilitate timely completion of projects and ensure that the intended benefits of developmental schemes reach the people.
The DC also directed the concerned officers to submit updated physical and financial progress reports within the prescribed timelines, highlighting achievements, pending works, expenditure status and issues requiring intervention. She stressed that accountability must be maintained at every stage of implementation and that regular reviews should be undertaken to ensure adherence to the approved targets.
The meeting was attended by the Superintending Engineers of R&B, KPDCL and Jal Shakti circles; Assistant Commissioner Development; Assistant Commissioner Panchayats along with Block Development Officers; Regional Officer/Deputy CEO JAKEDA Kashmir; Chief Medical Officer; Chief Education Officer; concerned Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti, Irrigation and Flood Control, R&B, KPDCL, REW, R&B Electric Division Srinagar and Mechanical Irrigation Division Srinagar; Assistant Director Handloom; District Youth Services and Sports Officer; Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Council Ganderbal; and other concerned officers and officials.
