SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated infrastructure projects worth Rs 189.19 lakh at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu to improve office facilities for government employees and visitors following the reopening of offices under the traditional Darbar Move.
The projects include a newly constructed pre-fabricated office accommodation block, completed at an estimated cost of Rs 158.09 lakh under the CAPEX budget, and a renovated Reception Hall at the Secretariat’s entrance gate, developed at a cost of Rs 31.10 lakh under the Maintenance and Repairs (M&R) component.
During the visit, engineers briefed the Chief Minister on the infrastructure created and the facilities provided under the two projects.
Abdullah also inspected the newly developed facilities and reviewed arrangements aimed at ensuring the smooth functioning of government offices and improving public access to the Civil Secretariat.
The projects are intended to provide better working conditions for employees and improve reception facilities for visitors following the resumption of the Darbar Move in Jammu.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Acting Chief Secretary Shailendra Kumar, Commissioner Secretary Estates M Raju, Secretary Revenue Avny Lavasa, Director General Estates Jammu Mushtaq Ahmed and other concerned officers were present on the occasion.
