Summary:
The Chief Secretary maintained that the department must utilize the acquired expertise in fast-tracked project execution to achieve a road length of 4200 km this fiscal the handout said. It said the projected target includes 800 km and 3400 km rural road in Kashmir and Jammu province respectively. The CS asked the Principal Secretary to periodically review district-wise progress for timely resolution of bottlenecks and associated challenges. He advised the department to prioritize works that are free from encumbrances while simultaneously resolving such issues/grievances in the projects facing delays. The Chief Secretary also reviewed issues related to un-awarded works forest clearances land acquisition quality standards and utility shifting..