Excelsior correspondent
NEW DELHI, May 06 : Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD), Union Territory of Ladakh, conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing construction of Leh Bhawan and Kargil Bhawan in New Delhi—projects of significant public importance for the Union Territory.
A detailed review meeting was convened at the Conference Hall of Ladakh Bhawan, New Delhi, wherein the Secretary undertook a thorough assessment of all ongoing works. Project-wise progress was examined in both financial and physical terms.
Executing agencies presented detailed status reports, outlining achievements, constraints and projected timelines for completion.
During the meeting, Choudhary critically reviewed each component of the projects and emphasized the need for enhanced inter-agency coordination, strict adherence to approved timelines and proactive resolution of issues impeding progress.
He underscored that timely execution is essential given the public significance of these infrastructure assets.
Subsequently, the Secretary carried out on-site inspections of the Leh and Kargil Bhawan project sites at Dwarka, New Delhi.
During the inspections, he reviewed the progress of civil, electrical, and allied works, and interacted with the Superintending Engineer, CPWD, Executive Engineers of CPWD, and officers of PWD Ladakh present at the sites.
Choudhary stressed that such prestigious projects must be completed within the stipulated timelines. He issued on-the-spot directions to concerned officials to expedite pending works, remove bottlenecks on priority, and ensure close and continuous monitoring of progress.
The review meeting and inspections were attended by the Chief Engineer, PWD Ladakh; Superintending Engineers of PWD Leh and Kargil; Executive Engineers of the Construction Divisions Leh and Kargil; and other concerned officials from CPWD and PWD Ladakh.
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