Saroori inspected the construction work on Ganpat bridge Doda

Work on prestigious bridge will be completed in October 2016

Reviewed functioning of Rural Development department block Bunjwah

Doda, August 25: Member of Legislative Assembly from Inderwal, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori inspected the construction work on Ganpat Bridge Doda.

While inspecting the pace of work on 263 metre Ganpat bridge over the river Chenab, Saroori enquired about the status of work from the officers. He was informed that about 100% of the span width has been constructed and entire bridge along with the roads connecting the main highway has been completed, premixing, walling and other works are under progress which is expected to be complete within a month time.

Saroori visited the construction site of Ganpat bridge and reviewed pace of work with concern officials and said that work on prestigious Ganpat bridge will be completed in October 2016. The new bridge will connect Doda town with the National Highway and also provide new link to Bhaderwah, Dessa and Ghat besides this will shorten the exiting distance between Doda and Jammu by almost 9km besides will provide the safe route to cross the Chenab.

“Construction of the bridge had started by the efforts of Ghulam Nabi Azad the then Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in 2006 who got this bridge sanctioned under Rehabilitation Plan of Baglihar Hydroelectric Project keeping in view the realignment of National Highway 1-B and submergence of main National Highway at Pul Doda”, said Saroori.

Saroori also lauded the efforts of contractor Anil Kumar Sharma for completing this prestigious project which will benefits lakhs of people.

Earlier Saroori reviewed functioning of Rural Development block Bunjwah of district Kishtwar. During the meeting, the concerned officers presented a detailed review of the physical and financial achievements of the departments in the current financial year.

Saroori stressed upon the officers of Rural Development Department to utilize the finances by engaging locals especially youth under MGNREGA by creating sustainable assets. He said that for effective public deliverance and proper utilization of funds involvement of stakeholders is of pivotal importance.

He directed the officers of RDD to propose a plan to develop playfields for the local youth in the block. He stressed on the officials to coordinate with the engineers so that projects and estimates are formulated and cleared without any delay. He called for taking up the work of compound walls in schools and pending Pachayat Ghar buildings on priority.

Saroori particularly directed the officers to complete the process of estimation of all the approved works within the fixed timeline besides constant monitoring of the ongoing works for ensuring quality works on ground. He also exhorted upon the field functionaries to generate awareness about the RDD programmes especially Swachh Bharat Mission in coordination with other departments to make the people aware about sanitation and cleanliness.

Earlier, BDO and other officials of the department briefed the meeting about physical and financial achievements made under various schemes viz MGNREGA, IAY, District plan etc. BDO Bunjwah, Junior Engineers, Accountant, Secretaries, GRS were present in the meeting.