Govt to spend Rs 100000 cr on development in next 5 yrs: Naeem

Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar addressing a gathering at Ramban.
Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar addressing a gathering at Ramban.

Excelsior Correspondent

RAMBAN, Aug 7:  Minis-ter of Public Works, Naeem Akhtar today said that the State is set to enter into an era of unprecedented development as the Government is spending Rs 100000 crore on roads, buildings and creation of other public assets in the next five years.
The Minister said that the major advantage of this huge spending will be its commitment for ensuring equitable development of all regions. He was speaking at a public meeting at Ramban. Deputy Commissioner Ramban and other officials were also present on the occasion.
The Minister asserted that Government is committed to ensure equitable development of all constituencies of the State. He said that education and road connectivity are priority sectors for Government and the State Government is paying focused attention on these sectors.
He said that every constituency will get its due share and there will be no difference between Gandhinagar, Amira Kadal or Ramban when it comes to developmental share. He said that in the current year Government is racing ahead to complete the black topping of 4000 kms of roads.
The Minister said there is no scarcity of funds on part of Government and new projects are being taken up regularly whereas old ones are being completed with expedited urgency. He appealed the people to become guardian and keep eyes on these projects. He called on youths to report any wrongdoing found in the execution of projects of public importance.
He said that Ramban district is one of the most beautiful districts of the State and its full potential will be exploited once it will have dependable connectivity to every village and town. He announced that the first phase of prestigious Mahu Mangat road will be completed by the end of this year, whereas work on other roads is also in full swing. The Minister asked the officials to prepare the DPR of Kharri, Pogal and other roads which need to be macadamized, upgraded and expanded.
Earlier, Minister conducted an extensive tour of district Ramban and reviewed the developmental works and assess the needs of the people living in main town as well as far flung areas of the district.
MLA Banihal Vikar Rasool Wani, Deputy Commissioner Ramban Tariq Hussain Ganai, Chief Engineer R&B Jammu Sudhir Shah, Chief Engineer PMGSY S.P Manhas, Chief Engineer Mechanical Jammu, SE R&B Doda, SE PMGSY Batote, XENs of PWD Ramban, Mechanical Jammu, PMGSY Banihal, representatives of construction companies and officers of various department accompanied him.
The Minister visited Banihal, Khari, Ukhral  and various other areas  of district Ramban. Enroute he also inspected various developmental works.
The Minister inaugurated newly constructed motorable bridge of 55 meters span over Mahu Mangat Nallah at Mandakbass under NABARD RIBF-XV and also laid foundation stone of Kharri Kote to Srachi road. The project will be completed with an expenditure of 1200 lakh within two years.
The Minister took a review of progress being made by companies engaged for construction of four lanning project.  He gave on the spot direction for redressal of various problems and directed the officials to expedite various projects without compromising on quality. He further directed them to replace old crash barrier on construction sites.
He also reviewed various road and other projects being constructing by PWD, PMGSY and other department and fixed the deadline for the completion of various ongoing projects. He also directed the officers of PWD and PMGSY to ensure the completion of blacktopping of identified roads well before winter session.

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