DC Kishtwar Reviews Power Projects Catchment Area Plan
Kishtwar, 27-02-2025
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan JKAS, conducted a comprehensive review meeting to assess the Catchment Area Plan of ongoing power projects in the district.
The meeting focused on evaluating various aspects related to the development and implementation of the Catchment Area Plan for District Kishtwar by power project authorities, including a crucial environmental plan.
During the meeting, the Heads of Projects (HOPs) provided detailed briefings on several key aspects regarding the Catchment Area Plan of the power projects. These included the Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plan, Public Health Engineering Plan, Compensatory Afforestation Plan, Biodiversity Management Plan, Fisheries Management Plan, and others.
The DC emphasized the importance of ensuring the sustainability of these projects while prioritizing the welfare of the local population and the preservation of the environment.
In this regard, the DC directed all concerned authorities to focus on the timely implementation of these plans, ensuring that the power projects contribute positively to the development of Kishtwar.
Additionally, the DC Kishtwar directed all Heads of Projects (HOPs) of Power Projects to share a detailed plan for both financial and physical expenditures for the upcoming financial year. This would ensure transparency, proper tracking, and accountability in the execution of these critical infrastructure projects.
The DC also directed project authorities to place special emphasis on Skill Development Plans for the youth of Kishtwar, the Healthcare System, and the Environment Conservation Plan. He further directed the Power Projects Authorities for putting the details of Work Done under civil component in Public Domain.
The review meeting was attended by ADC Kishtwar Pawan Kotwal, DFO Marwah, DFO Doda and the Heads of Projects (HOPs) for various power projects, including Pakkal Dul HEP, Rattle jl ki ettHEP, among others.