20/03/2026
*DC Rajouri reviews progress of BRO road projects; stresses timely completion and quality ex*****on*
RAJOURI, MARCH 20: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, today chaired a meeting in his office chamber to review the progress of key road projects being executed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) across the district.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner undertook a comprehensive review of *the status of major road stretches, including the Akhnoor–Poonch NH-144A road, Budhal–Mohar–Gool road, Beripattan-Challas road and Rajouri–Thanamandi–Surankote road. He assessed the pace of ex*****on, quality parameters and bottlenecks, if any, affecting the progress of these strategically important projects.*
Emphasizing the critical role of road connectivity in boosting economic growth and improving public access to essential services, the *Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned agencies to expedite the pace of work while strictly adhering to quality standards.* He also stressed the need for close coordination among departments to resolve on-ground issues in a time-bound manner.
The officers present in the meeting provided detailed updates on the progress achieved so far and highlighted key challenges requiring immediate intervention. *Deputy Commissioner issued necessary directions to ensure seamless ex*****on and timely completion of all ongoing works.*
The meeting concluded with a strong resolve to accelerate infrastructure development and ensure that the benefits of improved road connectivity reach every corner of the district.
Senior officers including the ACR Rajouri Mohd Jahangir Khan, SDM Thanamandi, Abid Hussain, Additional SP Bikram Kumar, Officer Commanding 57/58 & 110 RCC (GREF), District Mining Officer Rajouri and Executive magistrates of Rajouri and Thanamandi attended the meeting.
