Excelsior Correspondent
KARGIL, July 20: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today conducted an extensive inspection of the ongoing works at the Parkachik-Khaus Irrigation Canal constructed via a tunnel.
During the visit, the CEC personally entered the under-construction tunnel along with the concerned departmental heads.
He appreciated the commitment of engineers working on site and encouraged them to maintain high quality standards and expedite the project.
Expressing satisfaction, the CEC said, “Witnessing the progress of such significant and impactful projects brings him heartfelt joy and reflects LAHDC Kargil’s commitment to public service and development.”
Dr Akhoon commended the concerned department and on-ground teams for their dedication and consistent efforts.
During the interaction, local residents also raised concerns regarding pending land compensation issues.
He stressed that both compensation and land demarcation should be carried out on a priority basis.
The villagers also requested the construction of a link road from Imam Jaffar Musallah to Ranthak, to which Dr Akhoon responded positively and directed the Executive Engineer SVD Sankoo to submit a DPR after confirming land availability.
The CEC also visited a site facing severe soil erosion, which had caused considerable damage to nearby areas.
Taking immediate cognisance, he proposed Rs 5 lakh from the Untied Fund for emergency, temporary channelisation of the river water to reduce erosion caused by the heavy water flow.
Additionally, for long-term redressal, Dr Akhoon spoke directly with the General Manager, NHIDCL and urged a practical and timely solution to ensure ease of movement for the affected villagers.
Chief Engineer PHE/I&FC Haji Abass, Executive Engineer SVD Sankoo Syed Mehdi, Assistant Executive Engineer Mohd Sadiq and Naib Tehsildar Taisuru Mohd Abass Wazir also accompanied the CEC.
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