CM Omar Abdullah Reviews Developmental Progress in Baramulla
BARAMULLA: Continuing his series of district review meetings to personally assess development initiatives across Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited Baramulla and chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of various projects and government schemes.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakina Itoo, Javed Rana, Javed Ahmad Dar, and Satish Sharma, DDC Chairperson Safina Beig, legislators from Baramulla, Sopore, Pattan, Uri, and Wagoora-Kreeri, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, along with Heads of Departments and senior district officers.
Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, presented a detailed overview of sector-wise achievements and ongoing projects, highlighting progress in key sectors including power, health, education, rural development, agriculture, and allied areas. The Chief Minister was also briefed on the utilization of funds under the District Capex budget.
During the visit, the Chief Minister virtually inaugurated several developmental projects worth ₹5.25 crore. Major among them were the 1×6.3 MVA Receiving Station at Kalantra (₹1.84 crore), the 33/11 KV 1×10 MVA Receiving Station at Bharahampora, Rafiabad (₹2.73 crore), and the development of footpaths along the National Highway from Post Office to Carriappa Park in Baramulla (₹0.67 crore), executed by the Urban Development Department.
The meeting also featured detailed discussions on constituency-wise development priorities. The Chief Minister assured the attending public representatives that all genuine demands have been duly noted and will be addressed on merit.
Issuing key directions, Omar Abdullah called for identifying alternate land for the proposed Industrial Estate and facilitating the expansion of GMC Baramulla. He also directed the initiation of the process for handing over TRC Salamabad to the Tourism Department, formulation of DPRs for the Drung Reservoir and multi-level car parking at Tangmarg, and the completion of the Tangmarg Administrative Complex.
He further instructed the Forest and R&B Departments to jointly explore the development of an alternate road to Gulmarg via Baba Reshi, preparation of a DPR for the Administrative Complex at Baramulla, decongestion and expansion of the Fruit Mandi through coordinated efforts between the Horticulture and Housing Departments, and the creation of a district-level land bank to support future developmental projects.
Emphasizing youth empowerment, the Chief Minister urged for the strengthening of Mission YUVA, with J&K Bank taking an active role in promoting youth entrepreneurship.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable growth, Omar Abdullah underscored the importance of inter-departmental coordination and time-bound execution of projects to ensure maximum benefits to the public.
