30/06/2026
Commissioner/Secretary H&UDD Reviews SASCI Flood Restoration Works in Jammu; Conducts On-Site Inspections
Directs timely completion of works, stresses quality control and issues precautionary measures ahead of the monsoon season.
JAMMU, JUNE 30, 2026: The Commissioner/Secretary to the Government, Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Ms. Mandeep Kaur, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the progress of flood restoration works being executed under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. The meeting was held in the Conference Hall of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and was followed by extensive on-site inspections of various project locations across the city.
The review meeting was attended by the Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr. Devansh Yadav; the Director, Urban Local Bodies, Jammu; engineering officers from all concerned divisions including UEED Jammu; and the contractors executing the projects.
During the meeting, the Commissioner, JMC, made a detailed presentation on the physical and financial progress of the ongoing flood restoration works and apprised the Chair of the status of various projects being undertaken across Jammu city.
The Commissioner/Secretary directed all executing agencies to ensure expeditious completion of the projects and emphasized that an expenditure of nearly тВ╣250 crores under the sanctioned works must be booked by the end of August 2026. She reiterated that there would be no compromise on quality and that all works must adhere strictly to the prescribed technical specifications and timelines.
Expressing concern over the approaching monsoon season, Ms. Mandeep Kaur issued strict instructions to all executing agencies and contractors to take adequate precautionary measures so that development works and construction materials are not exposed to rain and waterlogging, resulting in damage or wastage of public funds. She directed that proper site protection measures, including covering of construction materials, ensuring adequate drainage arrangements, and safeguarding completed portions of works, be put in place immediately.
The Commissioner/Secretary emphasized that every rupee of public money must be utilized judiciously and that any negligence leading to avoidable damage to ongoing works due to rain or improper site management would be viewed seriously and attract strict action.
During the meeting, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, Dr. Devansh Yadav, informed the Chair that JMC and the executing agencies have already been directed to maintain strict vigilance at all project sites in view of the anticipated rains. He emphasized the need for advance planning and regular monitoring to protect completed and ongoing works from water damage and instructed the engineering teams to ensure that adequate preventive measures are implemented on priority so that there is no loss of public resources or disruption to project timelines.
The Chair also underscored the need for maintaining the highest standards of quality in all construction activities and instructed the engineering wings to undertake regular inspections, material testing, and strict quality control measures at every stage of ex*****on. Contractors were directed to augment manpower and deploy adequate machinery at project sites to accelerate the pace of work and avoid any slippages in timelines.
Immediately after the review meeting, the Commissioner/Secretary undertook field inspections of several project sites across the city to personally assess the ground situation and monitor the progress of the works.
During the inspections, she interacted with engineers and contractors, reviewed project drawings and ex*****on plans, and assessed the quality of materials and workmanship on-site. She assured all possible administrative and financial support for smooth ex*****on of the projects but cautioned that any avoidable delay, negligence, or compromise on quality would be viewed seriously and attract strict action.
The Commissioner/Secretary reiterated the Government's commitment to strengthening urban infrastructure and ensuring that the flood restoration works are completed within the prescribed timelines while safeguarding public assets and ensuring the optimal utilization of government funds.
