100 high-value projects in JK to be brought under app

Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to use Android-based application e-Samiksha for effective monitoring of infrastructure projects in the state.
"The state government has decided to use Android-based application e-Samiksha for effective monitoring of infrastructure projects in the state," Financial Commissioner Planning and Development BB Vyas said during a high level meeting here today.
In the first phase, around 100 high-value projects are being brought under the e-monitoring mechanism, he said.
The Additional District Development Commissioners (ADDCs) and District Statistical and Evaluation Officers (DSEOs) of Jammu province responsible for monitoring of the infrastructure projects in their respective areas of jurisdiction were present at the meeting.

Stressing on regular physical verification of the infrastructure projects, the Financial Commissioner asked the ADDCs to remain in the field of their respective districts for at least 15 days to monitor the developmental activities.
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The project received a setback due to 2014 floods as heavy machinery involved in its construction was submerged.
The spokesman said the work on the Grade Separator being constructed near Radio Station will be completed within the adhered time-frame.
On multi-level car parking, which is coming up at KMD in the heart of Srinagar, the meeting was informed that the work is going on in the right earnest and will be completed soon.

A detailed status report on projects completed in Loan-I under MSPIRJK (Multi-Sector Project for Infrastructure Rehabilitation), in which 117 sub projects were taken up at a cost involving Rs 1611 crore was presented in the meeting, the spokesman said, adding as many as 107 of these sub projects have been completed which include works related to augmentation of water supply, drainage and sanitation, equipment and roads and bridges.
In ongoing Loan-II for which fund flow started in 2007, ERA is executing works under Urban Sector Development and Investment Programme (USDIP) which have to be completed by March 31, 2017.
Under the multi-tranche financing facility, an amount of Rs 1694 crore will be spent in solid waste management, urban transport, capacity building and equipment for PHE and Municipal Corporations, he said.

While obtaining status of work on Landfill Site at Achan, the Chief Minister directed Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation to cover all commercial areas of the city in Phase I of waste segregation.
In Phase II, she said the scope of solid waste management may be broadened by involving around 1.50 lakh households in the summer capital over the next three months.
Mehbooba said option of involving private companies may be explored for waste segregation under their corporate social responsibility.
While Cell-I at Achan landfill site has been filled, capped and closed, Cell-II is currently in use and will last for the next three months, the spokesman added.