House committee conducts on-spot inspection of JJM schemes in Pulwama
Pulwama: In order to examine complaints of irregularities and delays in the execution of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects, the House Committee on Monday carried out an extensive field inspection in several areas of Pulwama district.
The inspection team was led by Chairman of the House Committee and MLA Pampore, retired Justice Husnain Masoodi, and was accompanied by other committee members and concerned officials.
The team visited Hakripora, Pahoo and Murn, where they reviewed the status of ongoing and incomplete JJM works meant to provide potable drinking water to rural households.
During the visit, the committee interacted with local residents and officials to assess the ground situation. Locals raised concerns over prolonged delays, incomplete infrastructure and the non-availability of drinking water despite the schemes being sanctioned years ago.
Some residents alleged that works were either executed in a substandard manner or left midway, causing inconvenience to the public.
Speaking on the occasion, Justice Masoodi said the visit was undertaken in light of repeated complaints regarding irregularities in the implementation of JJM schemes.
He said the committee conducted on-the-spot verification to ascertain the factual position, identify bottlenecks and fix responsibility for lapses. “Our objective is to ensure transparency, accountability and timely completion of all works so that people get access to safe and adequate drinking water as envisaged under the Jal Jeevan Mission,” he said.
The Chairman further stressed that public welfare schemes cannot be allowed to suffer due to negligence or mismanagement.
He warned that strict action would be recommended against those found responsible for delays or misuse of funds, adding that the committee would submit a detailed report to the House after completing inspections in other areas as well.
Officials accompanying the committee briefed members about the progress of works and cited technical issues, land-related problems and funding constraints as some of the reasons for delays. However, the committee directed them to expedite pending works and ensure that projects are completed within stipulated timelines.
The visit is part of a broader exercise by the House Committee to monitor flagship government schemes and ensure that their benefits reach the intended beneficiaries on the ground.
