CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Development Projects in Udhampur, Directs Officials to Expedite Work Within Strict Timelines
||Black and White Digital News ||
||Parvinder Singh Nov 11, 2026||
Udhampur: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level review meeting in Udhampur to assess the progress of ongoing development works and key government projects, directing officials to accelerate implementation and ensure timely completion.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed the functioning and progress of various departments, including Roads and Buildings, Health, Education, Power, Jal Shakti and other key sectors. He emphasized that delays in development projects would not be tolerated and instructed officials to ensure effective monitoring and timely execution of all ongoing works.
The Chief Minister directed the concerned departments to submit progress reports within 15 days and ensure that bottlenecks affecting project implementation are addressed without delay.
Special emphasis was laid on the implementation of projects under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. Omar Abdullah directed officials to conduct reviews of SASCI projects every fortnight to closely monitor their progress and ensure that allocated funds are utilized within the stipulated timeframe.
He also reviewed issues related to pending forest clearances and instructed the concerned authorities to expedite the approval process so that development projects do not face unnecessary delays.
The Chief Minister stressed the importance of efficient utilization of funds, inter-departmental coordination and accountability at every level. He further called upon officials to ensure that the benefits of government schemes and development initiatives reach the public effectively.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to balanced development, Omar Abdullah reiterated that all departments must work with urgency and dedication to improve public infrastructure and strengthen essential services.
Key Directives Issued:
– Progress reports to be reviewed within 15 days.
– Acceleration of ongoing development projects.
– Fortnightly monitoring of SASCI projects.
– Early resolution of pending forest clearance cases.
– Timely utilization of allocated funds.
– Improved coordination and accountability among departments.
– Effective delivery of government schemes and services to the public.
The Chief Minister underscored that timely completion of development projects and improved public service delivery remain key priorities of the government.
