Bhatnagar expresses displeasure over slippage of timelines in construction of newly established GMCs
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SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on Saturday expressed displeasure over the slippage of timelines of completion of the ongoing construction works of newly established Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) of Anantnag, Baramulla, Rajouri, Doda, Kathua, Udhampur and Handwara.
“The deadlines for completion of these projects committed earlier will not be extended at any cost”, he said while revieweing the status of the construction works, asking the officers to work in double shifts so that the projects are completed within the committed timelines.
The meeting was attended by Administrative Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar; Managing Director, JKPCC, Chief Engineer R&B, Jammu, Chief Engineer JKPCC, Director Coordination new GMCs, Principals of all the medical colleges and other concerned officials both in person and through video conferencing.
During the meeting, the Advisor held detailed assessment of all the ongoing works at these colleges as well as the Associated Hospitals and also took stock financial progress and the expenditure incurred till date on the works being executed.
While reviewing the status of ongoing works and other related matters of these health institutions, Advisor Bhatnagar was informed about the progress made so far with regard to the construction of main building of colleges, hostels, residential quarters and other facilities for the students and the faculty at each of these colleges.
Addressing the officers, the Advisor asked them to gear up their men and machinery at each project so that desired works are sped up and completed on time.
While reviewing college wise status report of works done, Advisor Bhatnagar delved upon the officers that all the required furniture and other equipments should be procured beforehand so that the labs and other classrooms are made functional properly. During the meeting, Director Coordination new GMCs gave a detailed presentation on the progress of works on these projects.
