Administrative Secretary, Public Works (R&B), Baseer Ul Haq Chaudhary on April 28 chaired a high-level review meeting to assess progress and finalise key aspects of ongoing and proposed infrastructure works under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), with special emphasis on road and bridge projects under PMGSY-III across the Union Territory.

The meeting held detailed deliberations on the status of road and bridge infrastructure. Chaudhary underscored the importance of adhering to timelines and directed that all works under PMGSY-III be completed within the financial year 2026–27. He also stressed the need for systematic maintenance of previously constructed assets to ensure their durability and serviceability.

Emphasising data integrity and institutional accountability, he instructed officials to ensure that all project-related data is accurate, authenticated, and regularly updated. He also called for the expeditious preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) under PMGSY-IV, highlighting the need for a robust and well-documented data framework in line with ministry guidelines.

Reviewing project execution, the Administrative Secretary sought updates on pending road stretches and warned that delays during the current working season would be viewed seriously. He directed officials to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and proactively address bottlenecks to ensure smooth progress.

He further instructed that all pending DPRs under PMGSY-IV be finalised at the earliest, with clear technical justification at every stage, and emphasised regular supervision and periodic reviews to maintain implementation momentum.

Chaudhary laid special focus on road projects in the newly created districts of Sham, Changthang, Drass, Zanskar, and Nubra, directing that these be completed within the current year. He also reviewed connectivity challenges in remote areas, including Hundar Dok in Nubra district, and reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring motorable road connectivity to all villages, thereby achieving seamless last-mile access.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Engineer, PWD; Joint Director Finance; Executive Engineers of R&B divisions; Junior Engineers; and other concerned officials.