CS reviews development works in Budgam

Excelsior Correspondent

BUDGAM, Aug 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today visited Budgam to take stock of progress on various ongoing developmental works and flagship schemes undertaken by different departments in the district.
He assured all possible help in uplifting the economy of Budgam through timely project completion, saturation of welfare schemes and effective implementation of developmental programmes.
Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, presented sector-wise detailed report on the District Capex Budget 2024-25 and 2025-26, financial and physical progress on works, status of languishing projects and other flagship programmes.
The Chief Secretary stressed that all schemes whether Centrally Sponsored or UT Capex must be implemented in letter and spirit to yield real benefits for the people. He directed the concerned departments to achieve 100 percent coverage of all eligible beneficiaries so that no one is left out.
Underscoring the need for accountability and grassroots presence, the Chief Secretary instructed the officers to frequently undertake field inspections to assess the real-time status of schemes and projects, ensuring that maximum benefits reach the targeted beneficiaries. He directed the executing agencies to strictly adhere to timelines and expedite the pace of ongoing projects.
Emphasizing tourism promotion, the Chief Secretary called for development of Doodhpathri, Tosamaidan and Yousmarg with proper sanitation, hutments, cafeterias and visitor amenities to enhance the tourist experience.
On the occasion, the Chief Secretary interacted with the beneficiaries of welfare schemes. He distributed approval certificates for dairy, mushroom, apiculture, embroidery and agriculture units besides handing over keys of subsidized tractors and farm machinery to them at DC office complex Budgam.
Later, the Chief Secretary, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner, inspected three major infrastructure projects including 125-bedded District Hospital Budgam, 100-bedded Critical Care Unit at Reshipora and Transit accommodation for the Kashmiri Migrants at Kakanmaran Budgam. He directed the concerned agencies to expedite work and ensure timely completion.
Meanwhile, Chief Secretary, conducted a detailed inspection of two premier healthcare institutions in Srinagar – the 500-Bedded Government Children Hospital, Bemina, and the Bone & Joint Hospital, Barzulla. He was accompanied by Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah; Principal, Government Medical College Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Iffat Hassan Shah; and Administrator, Associated Hospitals GMC Srinagar, Mohammad Ashraf Hakaak.
At the Children Hospital, Bemina, the Chief Secretary took an extensive round of various sections including the NICU, PICU, Dialysis Centre, Pediatric Super-specialty wards, and Pediatric Surgery theatre.
Later, at the Bone & Joint Hospital, Barzulla, the Chief Secretary inspected patient care facilities and took a comprehensive round of the newly inaugurated 160-bedded hospital block. He assessed the availability and utilization of facilities and emphasized the importance of ensuring quality orthopedic care for patients across the Kashmir Valley.

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