Srinagar: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Tuesday reviewed the progress on identification and shortlisting of major urban infrastructure projects proposed under the Government of India’s Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) and directed the concerned departments to expedite the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and complete all formalities for timely approval.

Chairing a high-level meeting of the Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD), attended by Commissioner Secretary H&UDD, Municipal Commissioners and other senior officers, the Chief Secretary discussed the strategy for positioning Jammu and Kashmir to effectively utilise the transformative funding mechanism aimed at promoting sustainable urban development and regional economic growth.

During the meeting, Dulloo stressed the importance of preparing technically sound and financially viable proposals in line with the Urban Challenge Fund guidelines. He directed the concerned departments to ensure that all shortlisted projects are backed by comprehensive feasibility........

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