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| Ramban, Reasi plans approved | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 3: The annual plans were the hilly districts of Ramban and Reasi were approved at Rs 46.64 Crore and Rs 46.13 Crore respectively at meeting of District Development Boards held here today. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chaired the meetings.
The District Plan of Rs. 46.13 crore for Reasi includes additionalities of Rs. 3.07 crore and Rs. 46.64 crore for Ramban included additionalities of Rs. 3.89 crore.
CM said at the meeting that thrust should be on launching result oriented projects which require lesser funding and could be completed well in time, Chief Minister stressed on restraining from creating liabilities. He said that availability of funds does not mean mere expenditure rather thrust shall be on proper management and planning. The Chief Minister said that ensuring of basic amenities to the citizens is vital for further development of the state adding that projects on road connectivity, electricity, water supply and health sector will be prioritized.
On the development of Katra town, in view of the increasing rush of pilgrims, Mr. Omar emphasized on reviewing and redrafting the existing master plan to ensure an early implementation. He directed the DDC Reasi to monitor the implementation of the plan on monthly basis and the committee constituted under SDM Katra to check encroachments and violations and submit timely feed back and reports to Deputy Chief Minister. He also emphasized on strengthening the Building Purchase Committee, Katra. Mr. Omar said a comprehensive plan would be made for construction of bus stand at Katra. He said that separate bus terminals could be contemplated for inter state buses at the outer periphery of Katra town and local railway station.
Regarding waiving of labour taxes at Katra, the Chief Minister said that the issue will be discussed with Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Municipal Committees, Labour Department, Member Parliament and legislators.
On the issue of railway compensation, the Chief Minister directed Revenue and R&B Ministers to convene high level meeting with Railway authorities for settlement of cases. He asked the concerned District Development Commissioner to reassess the Save Ramban and Save Banihal projects and redraft the project for approval The Chief Minister said that separate meeting would be convened to check the status of clearances pending with the Forest department which would be cleared so as to expedite the ongoing developmental works which are being delayed.
Taking serious note of road accidents in the hilly terrains, the Chief Minister said that Rs. 22 crore project is in the pipeline for constituting the Quick Response Teams (QRTs) to deal with eventualities and save precious human lives. He said these QRTs will come up in a planned and phased manner.
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