JK Guv reviews restoration progress of flood-damaged infrastr'

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra today reviewed the progress of restoration work of flood- damaged infrastructure across the state.
Vohra, who chaired a meeting at the State Civil Secretariat, also reviewed the provisions under the Prime Minister's special package 2015 for restoration and rehabilitation of the state through 'The Aggregate Macro Economic and Infrastructure Rebuilding (TAMEIR)' Plan (2015-2022), an official spokesperson said.
The Governor was informed that Rs 1,000 crore was sanctioned as Special Plan Assistance under Annual Plan 2014-15 for the permanent restoration of infrastructure damaged during September 2014 floods, of which of Rs 980.08 crore had been released to various departments.

Rs 308.56 crore had been utilized during 2014-15 and Rs 511.51 crore has been revalidated for utilization during 2015-16, the spokesman said.
The Governor was informed that out of 202 bridges, restoration of 52 bridges has been completed using Rs 162.59 crore.
He directed the Chief Secretary to ensure that special teams are immediately set up for on-the-spot physical verification of the restoration works carried out by various agencies, the spokesperson said.

Vohra directed the Chief Secretary to ensure preparation of a detailed scheme by January 22 for the disbursement of relief to PoK refugees for submission to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The Governor directed that the subsidiary agreement required to be signed with the Ministry of Finance for availing the World Bank Assistance for Rs 1,500 crore Jhelum-Tawi Flood Reconstruction Project be also expedited so that the reconstruction works can be timely taken up, he said.
The Governor asked the Chief Secretary to finalize the scheme for interest subvention for restoration of livelihood for traders, self employed, business establishments by January 20 for which Rs 800 crore has been provided under PM's Package 2015.