Associated News Bureau

MLA Budgam reviews Developmental Works, emphasises timely completion, quality execution

BUDGAM, NOVEMBER 04: Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) Budgam, Advocate Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of various developmental works being executed under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) across Budgam Constituency. During the meeting, the Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD), Budgam, briefed the MLA on the physical and financial achievements registered by the Rural Development Department (RDD) under the CDF, presenting a detailed block-wise account of the works taken up, approved and completed across the constituency. The ACD informed the chair that 96.41 percent of the proposed works have received Administrative Approval, while 95.03 percent of the works have been taken up for execution. He further apprised that 83.85 percent of the sanctioned works have been completed, reflecting the progress made by the department towards strengthening grassroots infrastructure and addressing local developmental needs. The meeting also reviewed the progress of works being executed by other key departments. The Power Development Department (PDD) informed the chair that out of a total of 13 works taken up under the CDF, 11 have been completed, while the remaining two are under progress. Similarly, the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department apprised the meeting that out of five developmental works, three have been completed and two are currently under execution. Officers from other concerned departments, including Irrigation, Roads and Buildings (R&B), and School Education, also briefed the chair about the status and progress of various CDF-funded projects being implemented in different areas of the constituency. They shared details regarding the works completed, those under execution, and the measures being undertaken to ensure timely implementation. While reviewing the overall progress, the MLA appreciated the efforts of the officers and officials of the concerned departments for making significant progress and adhering to the prescribed timelines for completion of developmental works. He emphasised the need for sustained inter-departmental coordination, effective monitoring and accountability to ensure that all approved works are executed within the stipulated time frame without compromising on quality. The MLA stressed that the primary objective of the Constituency Development Fund is to address the developmental aspirations and infrastructure requirements of the people at the grassroots level. He called upon the concerned departments to maintain the momentum of ongoing works and ensure that the benefits of these projects reach the intended beneficiaries. He further underscored the importance of quality execution, proper utilisation of available resources and regular field-level inspections to ensure durable and sustainable infrastructure development across Budgam Constituency. The meeting was attended by ACD Budgam, Hilal Ahmad, CEO, Executive Engineers of Irrigation, PHE, PDD, BDOs of Budgam, Soibug, Parnewa, Narbal and Waterhail, besides other concerned officers.