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JAMMU: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti reviewed the progress of mega development projects being implemented in Jammu at a high level meeting convened here on Tuesday.
Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh was also present at the meeting.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Pawan Kotwal briefed the meeting about the progress of the ongoing mega projects.
Regarding expansion of Jammu Airport and extension of Runway, the meeting was informed that out of the project cost of Rs 138 crore, expenditure of Rs 76 crore has been incurred on shifting of utilities and construction of alternate roads while the land acquisition has also been completed which will be handed over to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for expansion of terminal building and development of passenger facilities. The meeting was informed that the runway of the Jammu Airport is also being extended from the existing 6700 ft to 8000 ft.
Regarding the Multi-tier Parking and Commercial Complex proposed to be constructed at General Bus Stand Jammu, the meeting was informed that work has started on Rs 201 crore project which will besides having a bus terminal, provide parking facility for around 1500 vehicles. The complex will also have shops and food courts.
Regarding development of Tawi River Front, the meeting was informed that an MoU has already been signed by the JDA with Sabarmati River Front Development Corporation for the execution of Rs 225 crore project which envisages construction of protection works, water treatment plants, development of reclaimed land into recreational areas and development of tourist facilities along the banks of the River Tawi along a length of 10 kms with 2.5 kms being taken up for development in the first phase.
The Chief Minister said she was not satisfied with the present pace of delivery as there is still huge gap in decision-taking and implementation on the ground. She also took a brief on the law and order situation in Jammu region from IGP Jammu, Danesh Rana.
