Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, today visited district Ramban and reviewed the progress of National Highway works in the district, here at a meeting.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner Ramban apprised the Div Com about the status of the works going on National Highway in the district.
The Div Com impressed on the authorities to ensure smooth passage of vehicles and traffic movement by deployment of ample men and machinery on the National Highway stretch in the district.
Meanwhile, the Div Com also reviewed the arrangements and preparations underway by the District Administration for the impending General Election Lok Sabha, 2024.
The Divisional Commissioner emphasized the importance of diligent work by Accounting teams, Video Surveillance Teams, Flying Squad Teams, and Micro Expenditure Observers to ensure adherence to election expenditure regulations and guidelines laid out by the Election Commission of India.
The Div Com also reviewed the transport plan for polling staff, mobilization of election machinery and secure dispatch and reception of EVMs in designated strong rooms post-poll. He directed the officers of NHAI, BRO, PWD and PMGSY to ensure proper maintenance of NH-44 and their respective roads for smooth plying of traffic.
In discussions with SSP Ramban, Anuj Kumar, and SSP Traffic, NHW, Ramban, Rohit Baskotra, the Divisional Commissioner deliberated on security and traffic arrangements, issuing necessary directives to pertinent authorities.
Additional Deputy Commissioner, ACR, SP, Dy. DEO, nodal officers and other stakeholders attended the meeting.