Emphasis on pushing reforms, fast tracking key projects: JK CM Omar Abdullah after review meeting

ANI June 12, 2025 243 views

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Union Minister Manohar Khattar reviewed power and housing projects, emphasizing reforms and faster execution. Khattar praised J&K's progress in smart meter implementation, calling it ahead of other states. Abdullah highlighted discussions on central support and rectifying shortcomings in project execution. Both leaders stressed collaboration for improved service delivery in the region.

"Jammu and Kashmir has gone ahead of other states in the power sector, especially in smart meters." – Manohar Lal Khattar
Srinagar, June 12: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that emphasis was laid on pushing reforms, improving service delivery, and fast tracking key projects for the welfare of the people during a review meeting on power and housing related projects in Srinagar.

Key Points

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Omar Abdullah chairs review meeting with Union Minister Khattar

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Focus on power and housing reforms in J&K

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Smart meter progress highlighted as key achievement

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Central and state governments collaborate on project improvements

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, along with Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, chaired the review meeting of on power and housing-related projects.

"Chief Minister, along with Union Minister of Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, chaired review meetings of PDD and H&UDD. Emphasis was laid on pushing reforms, improving service delivery, and fast tracking key projects for the welfare of the people of J&K," posted Chief Minister's Office on X.

Following the meeting, Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar expressed his happiness and said that a lot of work is being done in both the Power and Housing and Urban Affairs departments.

He mentioned that wherever there are any kind of issues, those have been brought to the notice of the Union Government. The Union Minister hailed J-K's progress in the power sector in the past few months and said that the state has gone ahead of other states in the power sector and in the field of having smart meters and prepaid smart meters.

"It is a matter of great happiness that a lot of work is being done in both the departments (Power and Housing and Urban Affairs,) and wherever there are some issues, they have brought them to the notice of the Central Government and if there are issues here, we have brought them to their notice, we will take them forward smoothly," Manohar Lal Khattar told reporters.

"A lot of work has been done in the power department in the last few years and Jammu and Kashmir has gone ahead of other states in the power department, especially in some things, like smart meters and prepaid smart meters, all other states are far behind in these subjects, but the achievement of Jammu and Kashmir is very high," he added.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah highlighted the discussions that took place in the meeting and said that he has some expectations from the central government. Abdullah stated that the Union Government has given some suggestions on which the state government will work and rectify the shortcomings.

"The Union Minister told you that I have review meetings, especially of centrally sponsored projects and schemes, in both the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. Generally speaking, there is progress in both. Now, we have some expectations from the central government and they have been mentioned, and suggestions have been received to rectify some of the shortcomings that have been found, and we will act on them", Omar Abdullah told reporters.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Good to see focus on infrastructure in J&K. Smart meters are indeed a game changer - we need this tech across India! But hope they also address the real concerns of local residents about pricing and accessibility. 🤞
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Priya M.
While development is welcome, I hope these projects don't just remain on paper like many others. J&K deserves consistent development without political posturing. The proof will be in actual implementation.
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Amit S.
Smart meters are good but what about regular power supply first? My cousin in Srinagar still faces 8-10 hour cuts daily. Fix the basics before jumping to advanced solutions!
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Sunita R.
Positive steps! J&K's progress in power sector is impressive. Hope this collaboration between state and center continues beyond politics. Development should be above party lines 👍
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Vikram J.
Why only focus on cities? Rural J&K needs equal attention. Many villages still lack basic electricity and housing facilities. Development should be inclusive, not just for urban showpieces.
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Neha T.
As someone who visited Kashmir last year, I can say infrastructure is improving but very slowly. Hope these announcements translate to real change soon. The beauty of Kashmir deserves world-class facilities! ❤️

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