Associated News Bureau

CM Reviews Progress of SASCI Works, Directs Departments to Ensure Timely Completion and Maximum Fund Utilisation

JAMMU: Chief Minister today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the physical and financial progress of works being executed under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) across Jammu and Kashmir. During the meeting, the Chief Minister reviewed the progress achieved in key sectors, including Public Works, Jal Shakti, Youth Services and Sports, Power Development, and Housing and Urban Development. He took stock of both the physical execution of projects and the financial utilisation of funds allocated under the scheme. Special emphasis was laid on the Disaster Management component of SASCI, particularly measures aimed at strengthening disaster mitigation and resilience, besides restoring public infrastructure damaged by natural calamities. Issuing clear directions to the concerned departments, the Chief Minister stressed the need for completing all ongoing SASCI projects within the stipulated sunset period to ensure achievement of the prescribed financial targets. He also directed the departments to expedite the execution of works under the Disaster Management component, emphasising that timely implementation of these projects was essential to strengthen Jammu and Kashmir's overall disaster preparedness and resilience. The Chief Minister further instructed the departments to identify priority projects at an early stage and develop a robust shelf of proposals for finalising the SASCI Plan for 2027–28. Emphasising the importance of effective governance and coordinated execution, he called for seamless inter-departmental coordination, close monitoring of project implementation and strict adherence to prescribed timelines. ANB