BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad on Monday reviewed the progress of works proposed under District Capex Budget (DCB) 2021-22.
Meeting reviewed the tendering, allotment and status of all works including DDC / BDC /PRI grants. The meeting also discussed detailed proposals under the District Capex Plan, 2021-22 including physical status of projects targeted for completion in the current fiscal and took a comprehensive review on the progress of developmental projects undertaken by various departments.
It was revealed that 1175 works have so far been completed in the district in various sectors including 953 MGNREGA works, 9 PMAY (G) works, 14 DDC Grants, 10 BDC works and six PMGSY works. Officers informed that 45 percent of the total budget has been spent in developmental works so far including regular schemes, loan, state share for loan, central share and state share of centrally sponsored schemes.
Meeting was informed that there were delays in RDD works owing to tendering issues that are being resolved at a higher level. Deputy Commissioner took a strong note of delay in execution of several works despite allotments and other official formalities. The Deputy Commissioner directed to blacklist seven contractors who were found delaying execution of works time and again thus affecting the smooth functioning of the government.

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