DC Rajouri Inspects Progress on Jal Shakti, PWD(R&B), and Power Sector Projects in Rajouri

RAJOURI, June 24: Deputy Commissioner of Rajouri, Vikas Kundal, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of the mega development projects in the district. Among them was the Androlla Bridge, which is being completed under the languishing scheme. The bridge spans 135 meters and is estimated to cost about Rs 4.50 crore Rupees. The work on the approach road to the bridge is in progress.

He was accompanied by several officers from Jal Shakti, PWD (R&B) and PDD departments, including SE PWD(R&B), Bikram Singh; SE Jal Shakti Rajouri, Bhram Jyoti Sharma; EXEN Jal Shakti Rajouri, Ashwini Sharma; and EXEN PWD(R&B) Rajouri, Sardar Khan

DC Vikas Kundal also inspected the Saranoo Thathi JJM scheme , which is estimated to cost about Rs 6.60 crore and will benefit a population of 5000 people. The project is expected to be complete within four months. The DC expressed satisfaction over the progress made so far.

In addition, DC Vikas Kundal also inspected the under construction 6.3 MVA receiving station at Khandli, which is estimated to cost Rs 2.79 crore. The receiving station is a crucial component of the power sector projects in the area. The DC also resolved a local ROW dispute on the spot.

The visit of the DC along with the officers was aimed to galvanize the efforts of the executing agencies in order to ensure timely completion of these projects.