Amir Tantray Doda, June 12: The construction work on Government Medical College (GMC) Doda at main campus Ghat has come to a grinding halt for the past three months as there are no more funds available with the construction agency Public Works Department (PWD) division Doda. The contractor Kapahi construction agency has taken its men and machinery back and the GMC is still incomplete. Even the main building, where all the offices, classrooms, laboratories and other things are located, is still incomplete. Besides, residential quarters, principal residence and many other buildings are also waiting for the funds to get complete. Sources in PWD said that upto March some works were being executed by the contractor. “But after that he asked for payment of works already executed and failing to which he refused to work. Work has come to a complete halt and till the government sanctions more funds, no further work can be taken up,” said a source. ...
A view of Doda town and hills in the backdrop. Photo by Amir Tantray Amir Tantray Doda, June 10: Better road connectivity is guarantee to development of an area but people of twin districts of Doda and Kishtwar have been facing the brunt of poor road connectivity, which has taken toll on their lives as well as upliftment of the area. People will have to wait for another five to six years to get the upgraded road connectivity. The work on two tunnels connecting Marmat area of Doda district with Sudhmahadev area of Udhampur district is yet to start. The work is still stuck on completing the documental formalities including allotment of tenders. “Once the tendering and allotment process is completed and formal work starts on the construction of these two tunnels, it will take around five to six years to get complete,” said Col. (Retd.) N S Gill, Gene...
Amir Tantray Doda, June 11: There is a great opportunity for poor people living in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir to have their own house as government has set a target of constructing 199550 houses in rural area of this union territory. For this purpose government will be giving Rs 1.3 lakh to each one under Prime Minister Awaas Yojna plus (PMAY+) scheme. Out of the 199550 houses, Doda district, one of the most backward areas of Jammu and Kashmir with having mostly rural population, has got the share of 15186 houses to be constructed. The week-long registration camp was organised for the people in all block headquarters where people, who are either houseless or have a two-room hutment made of mud and the monthly income doesn’t exceed beyond Rs 10000 were invited to take the benefit of this scheme and Rural Development Department (RDD) has been tasked to complete the process by end of this month. For registration purpose people need to bring A...
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