J&K Development, Reforms Under PM Advisor's Review

In a high-level meeting convened monday, Advisor to Prime Minister, Tarun Kapoor, undertook a comprehensive review of development trajectory of Jammu and Kashmir, spanning energy, health, infrastructure, urban renewal, connectivity and governance reforms.

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Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, along with other senior officers were present in the meeting.

The meeting brought together Administrative Secretaries of the UT government and senior officials from various Central agencies implementing mega projects across the region.

The Advisor was briefed on the significance, current status and projected completion timelines of each major project.

The session began with a review of major hydroelectric projects (HEPs), which form the backbone of J&K's energy strategy. Projects like Pakal Dul (1000 MW), being developed at a cost of Rs 12,757 crore and scheduled for completion by December 2026, were prominently discussed. Besides, updates were also shared on Kiru (624 MW) with 60% physical progress, Kwar (540 MW) at 22% progress and Ratle (850 MW) currently at 23% physical progress. Other strategic projects like Sawalkote, Uri Phase-II, Kirthai-II, Bursar and Tulbul Storage also came under focus.

Stressing the strategic significance of these projects at the national level, the Advisor called for robust organizational structures and efficient decision-making processes to ensure their timely execution.