Anantnag (NVI): Bringing huge relief to general masses and expediting the speed of development, the government’s unique Back to Village (B2V) programme has been making history in Anantnag district with a record 88 developmental works inaugurated during the second phase.
People from all walks of life have praised the expedited mode of development as projects are being identified and completed within a span of months.
During the B2V1 in June, 159 works were identified as part of profiling developmental needs of various villages in the district, out of which 88 were inaugurated during the B2V2, a statement said.
Works related to tile paths, construction of lanes and drains, development of irrigation lads, fencing of graveyards, development of springs, foot crossing, renovation of springs, construction of link roads, construction of E-Walls and development of public parks were inaugurated.
The 159 works included 110 works worth Rs 296.47 lakh authorised by RDD with 30 culverts and crossings, 28 roads, 11 lane drains, 11 protection works, 10 wallings, six playfields, two irrigation works and 12 other works.
Similarly, 37 works such as creation and augmentation of transformers and street lights and 136 HT/LT improvements worth Rs 307.33 lakh by PDD.
Likewise, three works namely construction of two roads and one passenger shed worth Rs 749.46 lakh by R&B and nine works namely Improvement of drinking water facilities worth Rs 54.16 lakh by PHE, amounting a grand total of Rs 749.46 lakh in Anantnag district.
During the B2V2, dozens of foundation stones were laid by visiting officials igniting hopes among people that these works will also be inaugurated soon.
On the fourth day of B2V2, foundation stone of 72 works which include 24 works of RDD Blocks of Anantnag, 18 of Shangus, 15 of Chittergul and 15 of Sagam block was laid by the officials.
The District Development Commissioner of Anantnag, Khalid Jahangir who visited various blocks where B2V2 programmes were conducted stressed upon the general public to take full advantage of B2V2 in projecting their genuine demands and core issues related to various sectors of the government.
He also laid the foundation stone of playground at Government Model Higher Secondary School Bulbul Nowgam which will be constructed and developed at an estimated cost of Rs 12 lakh.
Meanwhile, on the concluding day of B2V2, Khalid Jahangir also visited Mundalan, Lidru and Langanbal Panchayat Halqas of Pahalgam Block and took stock of the activities being carried out here.
He interacted with the public, heard their demands by stating that B2V2 has been organised to bridge the gap between the administration and public for the overall development of the rural areas. And thanked them for their active participation in making this programme a success.
