J&K Deputy CM conducts tour of remote areas in Udhampur to assess road projects
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary conducted an extensive tour of remote areas of Panchari and Moungri in Udhampur district to assess the progress of developmental works and mega projects under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and Public Works Department.
During the tour, Choudhary inspected Road Projects from Kaith Gali to Moungri, Moungri to Ladda and Kaith Gali to Panchari (PMGSY) road. Expressing dissatisfaction over the dilapidated condition of these roads, he directed the concerned departments to blacklist contractors failing to meet timelines or delivering substandard work.
Choudhary emphasised the need to expedite ongoing projects by deploying additional manpower and machinery and adopting double shifts where necessary. He stressed the importance of maintaining quality standards and completing all projects within stipulated timeframes to maximise their on-ground impact. “Roads and bridges are the backbone of any region’s development. Proper connectivity not only enhances the economy but also improves the overall quality of life,” he added.
Choudhary interacted with locals, ex-PRI members and other delegations at Kaith Gali, Moungri and Dak Bungalow Udhampur. During these interactions, the public raised several demands and grievances, including staff shortages in PHC Moungri, ensuring quality material in road construction, inclusion of Moungri in the tourism map, establishment of industries and factories, construction and maintenance of roadside drains, resolution of parking issues in Udhampur town, expediting Salmay Bridge construction, regularisation of daily wagers, and formulating an inclusive industrial policy.
The Dy CM assured the public that their genuine demands would be addressed on priority. On-spot directions were issued to concerned officers for the immediate redressal of grievances. He emphasised the importance of regular monitoring and inspections to ensure timely project completion and warned that delays due to negligence would not be tolerated.
He added that the primary objective of this tour is to assess the progress of developmental works on the ground and listen to public grievances. He reiterated that the government is committed to reaching out to the people, addressing their issues and ensuring holistic development.
The Deputy CM was accompanied by Chief Engineer, PMGSY, Rajan Mengi; Chief Engineer, PWD Batote Ashok Khokhar; Chief Engineer, Pir Panchal Anil Pandoi; Additional Deputy Commissioner Prem Singh; Executive Engineer, PMGSY Udhampur, Yash Paul; XEN, PWD Udhampur, Sarver Mehmood; XEN, PMGSY Reasi, Neeraj Vaid and other district officers.
