Doda projects on schedule, says NHIDCL
Minister of State for Personnel, Grievances and Pensions Dr Jitendra Singh has told executing agencies including administration to double their efforts, make use of the latest technology, and work in coordination to reach out to the expectations of the public and the government in bringing up the prestigious developmental projects for improving the quality of life in every part of the UT especially in the rural districts like Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban.
He made the call on 11 Mar during a review and assessment of mega projects being executed by NHIDCL, NHPC and GREF in Jammu.
NHIDCL projects – Sudhmahadev Dranga Tunnel, Goha-Khalleni road, Khaleni-Khanbal road, Khaleni Tunnel, Sangpura-Vailo tunnel – were reported to be on schedule.
District Development Commissioner Doda Vishesh Mahajan made a presentation on the achievements and progress recorded by BRO (GREF) and NHIDCL in creating and augmenting road infrastructure in the district Doda and district Kishtwar.
NHPC authorities also gave detailed and project wise information to the Minister. It was informed that hydroelectric project (HEP) Keru shall be ready for commissioning by 2024, while HEP Kwar and HEP Pakal Dal shall be ready by 2026 and 2027, respectively.
The Minister reiterated that it is the endeavour of the present Government to trickle down the benefits of all the centrally sponsored schemes to the deserved lot and to the last person in the queue. fiinews.com
