SHOPIAN, OCTOBER 15: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Charandeep Singh, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Jal Shakti Department, Irrigation and Flood Control to assess the progress of ongoing works and service delivery in the district.
During the meeting, the DDC took a detailed review of ongoing works and directed the concerned officers to expedite their completion before the onset of winter. He particularly stressed the completion of balance works under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to achieve full implementation of the Mission at the earliest.
Emphasising the need to ensure adequate and regular potable drinking water supply to all habitations of the district, the District Development Commissioner directed officers to maintain prescribed water quality standards and ensure proper functioning of water supply infrastructure.
The DDC set activity-wise targets for completion of works and Har Ghar Jal certification of villages. He called for close monitoring, effective coordination and prompt resolution of bottlenecks to achieve these targets within the stipulated timelines.
Stressing the redressal of public grievances must receive priority and directed officers to respond promptly to drinking water and other service-related concerns. He also emphasised prioritising works that address pressing public needs and provide tangible benefits to the people.
Reviewing irrigation works and flood control measures, the Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned officers to expedite execution while ensuring quality and adherence to approved specifications.
The DDC instructed the departments to intensify field inspections and ensure accountability in achieving the assigned targets. He also orders Withholding Salaries of Irrigation Department over poor performance.
Among others, the meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, Superintending Engineer, Hydraulic Circle Shopian/Pulwama, Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Divisions, besides engineers of the concerned departments.
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