JAMMU — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday reviewed the progress of works being executed under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) and directed departments to ensure their timely completion to achieve the financial targets under the scheme.
The Chief Minister chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the physical and financial progress of projects across key sectors, including Public Works, Jal Shakti, Youth Services and Sports, Power Development, and Housing and Urban Development, according to a post by the Chief Minister’s Office on X.
Special focus was laid on the Disaster Management component of the scheme, aimed at strengthening disaster mitigation and resilience and restoring infrastructure damaged by natural disasters.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed departments to complete all ongoing SASCI works within the stipulated timeline and expedite the execution of projects under the Disaster Management component.
He also stressed the need for early identification of projects and preparation of a robust shelf of proposals to finalise the SASCI plan for 2027-28.
Emphasising the importance of seamless coordination among departments, the Chief Minister called for strict adherence to timelines to ensure optimum utilisation of funds and creation of durable capital assets across Jammu and Kashmir. — (KIMS)