CS Reviews Highway Construction Progress Across J&K
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CS Reviews Highway Construction Progress Across J&K

Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta reviewed the progress of highway construction projects across Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising the need for timely completion and addressing any challenges hindering progress. The review meeting, attended by senior officials from various departments and construction agencies, focused on ensuring efficient and expedited infrastructure development in the region. Mehta highlighted the critical importance of these highway projects in enhancing connectivity, promoting economic growth, and improving the quality of life for residents. He stressed that the timely completion of these projects is essential to achieving the broader development goals set by the government. During the meeting, officials provided updates on the status of ongoing highway projects, including the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the Srinagar-Baramulla-Uri Highway, and several other key routes. They discussed issues related to land acquisition, environmental clearances, and logistical challenges that have been causing delays in some areas. The Chief Secretary directed the concerned departments to expedite the resolution of these issues and ensure that all necessary approvals and clearances are obtained without further delay. He also called for enhanced coordination between various agencies involved in the construction process to streamline operations and avoid any bottlenecks. Mehta underscored the need for maintaining high standards of quality and safety in the construction work. He urged the officials to adopt modern construction techniques and technologies to improve efficiency and minimise the impact on the environment.

Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta reviewed the progress of highway construction projects across Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising the need for timely completion and addressing any challenges hindering progress. The review meeting, attended by senior officials from various departments and construction agencies, focused on ensuring efficient and expedited infrastructure development in the region. Mehta highlighted the critical importance of these highway projects in enhancing connectivity, promoting economic growth, and improving the quality of life for residents. He stressed that the timely completion of these projects is essential to achieving the broader development goals set by the government. During the meeting, officials provided updates on the status of ongoing highway projects, including the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the Srinagar-Baramulla-Uri Highway, and several other key routes. They discussed issues related to land acquisition, environmental clearances, and logistical challenges that have been causing delays in some areas. The Chief Secretary directed the concerned departments to expedite the resolution of these issues and ensure that all necessary approvals and clearances are obtained without further delay. He also called for enhanced coordination between various agencies involved in the construction process to streamline operations and avoid any bottlenecks. Mehta underscored the need for maintaining high standards of quality and safety in the construction work. He urged the officials to adopt modern construction techniques and technologies to improve efficiency and minimise the impact on the environment.

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