G-20 Summit: CS directs for further accelerating progress of work, ensure completion within fixed deadlines

Conducts extensive tour of Srinagar City; directs for starting water sports activities by 15th May

SRINAGAR, APRIL 20: To take stock of developmental works carried out in view of hosting G-20 engagements in Srinagar and preparations for ensuing Eid-ul-Fitr, the Chief Secretary, Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today conducted an extensive tour of the Srinagar city to take spot appraisal of works completed and pace/ progress of other ongoing works.

The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Commissioner SMC & CEO Srinagar Smart City; VC Lakes Conservation and Management Authority; Chief Engineer Srinagar Smart City Ltd and other officers from line departments besides from Police and Traffic departments.

During the tour, the Chief Secretary visited IG Road, Jhelum Riverfront Project, Residency Road, Maulana Azad Road, Gupkar Junction, Boulevard Footpath, Nishat garden precinct, Northern Foreshore Road including cycle track, Shalimar Canal and Dargah Hazratbal Shrine.

Dr. Mehta while taking stock of the works carried out at all the given locations directed the concerned officers to further accelerate the progress of work and ensure completion within fixed deadlines.

He also directed to make all necessary arrangements for the Eid festival including sanitation, cleaning, traffic management etc.

Reviewing the progress of Dal Lake cleansing at Nishat precinct, the Chief Secretary directed the V.C LC&MA to expedite the HB sewerage connections and cleanliness of remaining patches of Dal with special focus on shoreline.

He also directed him to start water sports activities in Hazratbal basin by 15th of May.

The V.C LC&MA informed that EOI is being floated by I&FC and Tourism. 

The activities identified for water sports include Waterpark, Jet skies, Zorbing balls, Parasailing etc.

Later, Dr Mehta visited Hazratbal Shrine where he gave necessary directions to the concerned Officers for face-lifting of Compound wallings and other make-over works.