Jammu : Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, Thursday chaired a meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to review the status of pending joint verification of works being executed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Sub-Division Mendhar.
The meeting was attended by Chief Conservator of Forests, Jammu, Conservator of Forests, West, Divisional Forest Officer, Poonch and Range Officer, Mendhar.
During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the issues pertaining to joint verification of PMGSY works, particularly those requiring coordination between the concerned forest authorities and executing agencies. He took detailed stock of the pending cases and sought a status report on the works requiring forest-related clearances and verification.
Javed Rana emphasised the need for close inter-departmental coordination and time-bound disposal of the pending cases so that procedural issues do not hamper the execution of important road connectivity projects in Mendhar. He directed the concerned officers to undertake the pending joint verification exercises on priority and ensure that all requisite formalities are completed expeditiously in accordance with the prescribed rules and procedures.
The Minister said that strengthening the rural road connectivity is essential for improving access to education, healthcare, markets and other essential services, particularly in remote and hilly areas. He stressed that all bottlenecks affecting the timely execution of PMGSY works should be identified and resolved through coordinated efforts.
He called for regular monitoring of the progress of pending cases and directed the officers to maintain close coordination at the field level to facilitate timely completion of the required verification process.
