DC reviews progress on PDD Sector in Udhampur

UDHAMPUR, October 17:- To review the progress of ongoing developmental works undertaken by the PDD Department under District Capex Budget 2023-24 and PMDP in the District, the Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur, Saloni Rai chaired a meeting of officers and field functionaries of the PDD department at the Mini Conference Hall, DC Office Complex, Udhampur.

Executive Engineer PDD gave a detailed PowerPoint presentation about the ongoing developmental works and other schemes being executed in the PDD sector in the district.

While reviewing the progress of execution work under the PDD sector, executing agencies were asked to gear up men and machinery in coordination with other departments so that targets can be achieved within the given timeframe.  The DC emphasized the need for officers to work with zeal and dedication to achieve the set targets during the current financial year.

The DC directed the concerned departments to conduct site visits with the help of SDMs to resolve the ROW (Right of Way) issues and take over the infrastructure projects within a week’s time.   

She stressed the importance of inter-departmental coordination and resolving issues on a priority basis. The concerned department was directed to monitor unscheduled power cuts in the district and submit reports on a daily basis. The Executive Engineer JPDCL was instructed to expedite the progress of all 26 ongoing works under the District Capex Budget, with a completion deadline set for November 15, 2023. She also emphasized the need to improve the quality of power supply and ensure uninterrupted power supply to consumers.

In this regard, JPDCL Udhampur has established 24×7 Control rooms with the following contact numbers for addressing public grievances related to electricity in Udhampur District: Sub Division-I JPDCL Udhampur: 01992-270792, 9055659167, Sub Division-II JPDCL Udhampur: 01992-270870, 9419160032, Sub Division JPDCL Ramnagar: 01990-227110, 01990-453291, 9419240369, Sub Division JPDCL Chenani: 01992-285503, 9419113302.