Associated News Bureau

CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Progress on New Legislative Assembly Complex in Jammu, Directs Timely Completion

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 03: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inspected the ongoing construction of the New Legislative Assembly Complex in Jammu and reviewed the progress of the prestigious project, directing the concerned departments and executing agency to ensure its timely completion without compromising on quality. During the inspection, the Chief Minister was briefed by senior officers on the current status of construction and the measures being undertaken to expedite the pace of work. Emphasising the importance of effective coordination among all concerned departments and the executing agency, Omar Abdullah called for systematic execution of works and strict adherence to prescribed quality standards and technical specifications. He stressed that all efforts must be directed towards completing the project within the stipulated timeframe. The New Legislative Assembly Complex is being constructed at a revised estimated cost of ₹208.53 crore, with a total built-up area of 22,165 square metres. Initially taken up in 2012, the project remained stalled since 2018. The long-pending project was revived after the present Government granted revised administrative approval in 2025, paving the way for the resumption of construction work. Under the Omar Abdullah-led Government, construction resumed on February 15, 2026, with October 31, 2027, fixed as the scheduled date for completion. An expenditure of ₹5.97 crore had been incurred on the project up to October 31, 2026. The six-level complex will feature a modern Assembly Hall, Central Hall, visitor and press galleries, committee rooms and advanced building management systems, providing upgraded institutional infrastructure for the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister directed the concerned departments and executing agency to maintain close coordination, accelerate the pace of construction and ensure that the project progresses in accordance with the approved specifications and completion schedule. He reiterated the Government's commitment to strengthening institutional infrastructure and ensuring the timely execution of projects of public importance. Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Abdul Rahim Rather; Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary; Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta; Additional Chief Secretary, Public Works Department, Anil Kumar Singh; Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department, M. Raju; Secretary, Law Department, Achal Sethi; and other senior officers accompanied the Chief Minister during the inspection. ANB