Early Times Report
Jammu, Nov 10: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday directed departments to ensure time-bound completion of ongoing works under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), with a focus on meeting financial targets within the stipulated sunset period.
Chairing a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of SASCI works, Abdullah called for expediting execution, strengthening inter-departmental coordination and ensuring optimal utilisation of funds.
He also directed departments to expedite works under the SASCI Disaster component to strengthen disaster resilience and faci Expedite works under the SASCI Disaster component to strengthen disaster resilience and facilitate the restoration of infrastructure damaged by natural disasters. Identify projects and creation of a robust shelf of works to facilitate the finalisation of the SASCI plan for 2027-28.
Emphasising the need for advance planning, the chief minister called for early identification of projects and creation of a robust shelf of works to facilitate the finalisation of the SASCI plan for 2027-28.
He reviewed the physical and financial progress of works across key sectors, including public works, jal shakti, youth services and sports, power development, and housing and urban development.
The chief minister stressed strict adherence to timelines and seamless coordination among departments to ensure maximum fund utilisation and creation of durable capital assets across JK. | 