On Sunday, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha reviewed the progress of the Jammu sector’s mega-projects by videoconference from his office in Raj Bhawan via drones mounted on cameras.

The review included three ongoing projects – AIIMS Jammu, IIT Jammu and Jambu Zoo. The Lieutenant Governor praised the efforts of the implementing agencies for the rapid progress of the project.

During the meeting, the Chair was briefed on the physical and financial progress of the project.

Prof Shakti Gupta informed that the Jammu AIIMS project in Vijaypur has received approvals of nearly Rs 1,661 crore, comprising Rs 1,452 crore for construction and Rs 209 crore for medical equipment and furniture, while so far, Rs 1,253.78 crore worth of Rs 1,253.78 crore The project has been tendered, Director, AIIMS Jammu.

The first phase of the project, notable projects include Hospital; Medical School; School of Nursing; Staff Housing; Student Housing; Auditorium, Ayush Building, Night Shelter and other developments.

It was learned that the manpower deployed at the construction site has been strengthened in various aspects to complete the work within the stipulated time.

Briefing on the progress of the IIT Jammu Permanent Campus, IIT Jammu Director Dr Manoj Singh Gaur told the meeting that the project has been approved for Rs 1,283.94 crore.

It was learned that the completed works for Phases A and B have been initiated by the Minister of Home Affairs, while the works for Phase 1 are in progress.

At Jambu Zoo, funds of Rs 49.17 crore have been approved corresponding to the total cost of the first phase of the project worth Rs 62.41 crore.

Relatedly, seek approval of the layout plan from the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) and submit the revised layout and animal enclosure design to the CZA for approval under the provisions of the Central Act (i.e. the Wildlife Conservation Act 1972).

The estimated completion dates for the mega projects are March 2023 for AIIMS Jammu Phase 1, September 2022 for Jambu Zoo Phase 1 and April 2023 for IIT Jammu Phase 1.

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