LEH: Administrative Secretary, Public Works (R&B), Baseer Ul Haq Chaudhary, Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess and finalize key aspects of ongoing and proposed infrastructure works under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), with particular emphasis on road and bridge projects under PMGSY-III across the Union Territory.
The meeting featured comprehensive deliberations on the current status of road and bridge infrastructure.
The Administrative Secretary underscored the critical importance of adhering to timelines and directed that all works under PMGSY-III be completed within the financial year 2026–27. He also stressed the necessity of systematic maintenance of previously constructed assets to preserve their durability and serviceability.
Emphasizing data integrity and institutional accountability, Chaudhary instructed officials to ensure that all project-related data is accurate, authenticated, and regularly updated.
He further directed the expeditious preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) under PMGSY-IV, highlighting the need for a robust, verifiable, and well-documented data framework in line with Ministry requirements.
Reviewing project execution, he sought detailed updates on pending road stretches and reiterated that any delays during the current working season would be viewed seriously. He called for strict monitoring mechanisms and proactive resolution of bottlenecks to ensure seamless progress.
The Administrative Secretary also directed that all pending DPRs under PMGSY-IV be finalized at the earliest, ensuring sound technical justification and clarity at every stage. He emphasized close supervision and periodic review to maintain momentum in project implementation.
Chaudhary laid special focus on key road projects in the newly created districts of Sham, Changthang, Drass, Zanskar, and Nubra, directing that these be completed within the current year. He also reviewed connectivity challenges in remote areas, including Hundar Dok in Nubra district, and reiterated the Government’s commitment to ensuring all villages are connected through motorable roads, thereby achieving seamless last-mile connectivity.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Engineer, PWD; Joint Director Finance; Executive Engineers of R&B Divisions; Junior Engineers; and other concerned officers.
