Bhaderwah, April 25: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at Dak Bungalow, Bhaderwah, to assess the status and progress of ongoing developmental works across departments in the sub-division.

During the meeting, the Minister laid strong emphasis on inter-departmental coordination, transparency in execution, adherence to timelines and robust grievance redressal mechanisms.

He called upon officers to adopt a proactive and accountable approach to ensure that projects are completed efficiently and without unnecessary delays.

Highlighting the need for balanced growth, the Minister underscored environmental sustainability and inclusive development, particularly in tribal and remote areas. He directed officials to fast-track pending works so that the benefits of government schemes reach the grassroots in a timely and effective manner.

While reviewing the performance of the Jal Shakti Department, the Minister laid focus on achieving 100 percent coverage under Har Ghar Jal and stressed the importance of regular water quality monitoring.

He instructed officials to expedite retrofitting works under the Jal Jeevan Mission and reviewed the progress of sand filtration plants, water lifting schemes and urban water supply projects under AMRUT 2.0 in Bhaderwah town.

The Minister also reviewed flood protection measures, projects under District Capex and UT Capex and road connectivity initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana and allied schemes.

He directed the concerned departments to expedite forest clearances for PMGSY Phase-IV (Batch-II).

Further, he instructed all departments to ensure the timely preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and estimates for works proposed in the financial year 2026–27.

Reiterating the Omar Abdullah-led Government’s commitment to inclusive development and tribal welfare, the Minister directed the administration to identify suitable land for the establishment of Gujjar & Bakerwal and Gaddi & Sippi hostels in Bhaderwah.

He also called for the preparation of a comprehensive DPR for a modern drainage system to address urban infrastructure needs in the town.

MLA Bhaderwah, Daleep Singh Parihar, who was present in the meeting, raised several public concerns and developmental demands, urging their prompt resolution in the larger interest of public welfare.

Among others who attended the meeting were ADC Bhaderwah, Sunil kumar Bhutiyal, Chief Engineer Jal Shakti, Hanief Choudhary, CEO Bhaderwah Development Authority, Sanjeev Sharma, Executive Engineers of Jal Shakti, PWD (R&B) and PMGSY, officials from Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited, BMO Bhaderwah, Principal GDC Bhaderwah, and officers from various departments.

Following the meeting, the Minister interacted with several public delegations, attentively listening to their grievances and issuing on-the-spot directions for their swift resolution.

He urged all departments to work with renewed commitment and maintain a result-oriented approach to ensure efficient and responsive public service delivery.