Jammu, Mar 19: Under PMGSY, 402 works are being carried out in Jammu province. The cost of the works has been estimated at Rs 1410.42 crore from phase I to VI.  The new works programme based on Phase-VII has been recently rolled out for execution. “Out of 210 works of roads and bridges approved under Phase-VII, 121 works at Rs 325.39 crores stand already allotted.”
 The tendering process for remaining works has been put on fast track.  Meanwhile, the PMGSY Jammu has pioneered in starting e-tendering process for inviting bids in a most transparent, efficient and time-bound manner. PMGSY Jammu is also formulating a realistic fund flow chart for the coming financial year so that the work and the progress do not suffer on account of scarcity of funds.
 The revenue authorities in various districts are being requested to streamline, the time consuming process of land acquisition/structure compensation so that the bottlenecks in the road alignment are addressed in the right earnest.
 PMGSY Jammu, according to an official statement, is also in the process of outsourcing consultancy required for preparing DPRs related to remaining habitations of more than 500 as well as habitations more than 250 souls.  PMGSY Jammu has been closely monitoring the quality standards prescribed by the government of India.
 The government of J&K has assigned special priority to this flagship programme which is poised to positively transform the quality of life in rural areas. 

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