Div Com-(K) reviews functioning of KPDCL, KPTCL, PHE, R&B Deptts

Srinagar : The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Thursday chaired separate meetings of several departments including KPDCL, KPTCL, PHE and R&B to review the status of different projects and targets achieved under different Centrally Sponsored Schemes and J&K Schemes, here.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Engineers of the concerned departments who presented an overview of the functioning of their respective departments and the progress achieved under various developmental projects.
The Chief Engineer of PHE while presenting an overview of the department also gave a detailed powerpoint presentation regarding the various projects, schemes, Jal Jeevan Mission and physical & financial components of the various works.
He gave an outline of the present status of water supply in Kashmir including availability and demand aspects. He informed that total schemes are 2429 including Lift Schemes 755, Hand Pumps, 20107, Filtration Plants 562, DG sets 328, Essential Dedicated feeders 25 and Water Tankers 97.
Div Com also reviewed major developmental projects going on at present under various programmes and implementation of (J&K/CSS Schemes) JJM, AMRUT 2.0, NABARD, SCADA and CAPEX.
Regarding the status of Household Tap Connections, CE PHE said that tap water connections including the initial coverage at present stands at 655724.
He said that the quality control is ensured from source to end user and the water tests are conducted as per parameters approved by JK WARA and BIS standards. He added that the department has 10 District level laboratories with NABL Accreditation.
The MD KPDCL & Chief Engineer of KPDCL also shared the progress of the department through PPT wherein an overview was presented regarding major projects including PMDP Additional (Rural /Urban), Smart Metering under PMDP urban, RDSS (Loss Reduction works), RDSS (Smart Metering Works), -Capex Works, Languishing Projects and deliverables.
CE, KPTCL briefed the chair about the various assets of the department, deliverables pertaining to JKPTCL Kashmir besides impediments confronted for completion of projects.
The Chief Engineer of R&B highlighted ongoing works on major projects including Bone & Joint Hospital, Transit Accommodation Towers, and works under CRIF, Deliverables and Snow Clearance Action Plan.
While reviewing the physical and financial progress of these concerned departments, Div Com directed officers to strictly adhere to the timelines for completion of projects so that the targets shall be achieved within the stipulated time.
He stressed on connecting every hamlet through roads, electricity and tap water. He further stressed on safety audit of infrastructure and reduction in electricity pilferage and loss of revenue.
Regarding winter preparedness, he directed officers of all the departments to ensure the availability of resources and machinery to tackle the challenges and impediments created by Snowfall during winter besides asking them to chalk out the plan to ensure regular supply of services during the snow.
Union Jt. Secy Horticulture visits IIKSTC Dusoo, IGC lassipora
Pulwama :Union Joint Secretary Horticulture, Department, Priya Ranjan, on Thursday visited India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre (IIKSTC), Dussoo Pampore and IGC Lassipora, Pulwama.
He inspected different sections of IIKSTC and was briefed by the concerned officers regarding various facilities available there like preserving, grading, packing, labelling, processing, marketing for the concerned saffron farmers.
While addressing the meeting, Union Joint secretary reiterated Governments commitment towards development of saffron sector. He said the GI tagging of Kashmir saffron has increased its significance in national as well as global markets.
He took a detailed review about the current status of saffron production, marketing facilities being provided to saffron growers. He impressed upon the concerned officers to ensure optimum use of different facilities available at the IIKSTC. He asked the management of IIKSTC to maximise awareness among the saffron growers.
Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal gave a detailed presentation of saffron sector and the interventions by the department for the promotion of saffron sector. He also briefed the Union Joint Secretary regarding the functioning of India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre.
Later, Priya Ranjan along with Mission Director MIDH /Director Horticulture, Kashmir, GR Mir visited I.G.C. Lassipora, Pulwama, to inspect various Cold Storage facilities being established under the Mission.
During the visit, Union Joint Secretary inspected various C.A stores and took stock of functioning of the units. He enjoined upon the entrepreneurs to work for harnessing potential of this sector for its growth and employment generation.
He requested all the interested entrepreneurs to invest in the Horticulture sector for creation and establishment of infrastructure to facilitate the farming community with raw materials and its value addition for earning better livelihood through this sector.