ERA further gears up work on drain along Airport road.
The Jammu and Kashmir Economic Reconstruction Agency (J&K ERA) is making all out efforts to complete the work on main drain along the Airport road in quickest possible time. The work on drain was started in winter of 2011 and despite harsh weather 600 meters of main drain has been completed till date.
Work on both the fronts of I.G road has been further accelerated and is going on in full swing. Every day work starts at 7 am and continues till late evening. The agency is making all efforts to complete the work on drain at the earliest. It is pertinent to mention here that concrete work requires proper setting time before any other activities can be carried out. Further only a limited portion of trench can be opened in one go as transit mixers carrying concrete must have approach to the trench and opening of longer trench will endanger the adjacent structures and other tube of I.G Road which if damaged will result in crises beyond control.
Although ERA is trying its level best to minimise inconvenience to people but nature of work is such that people will have to bear some inconvenience during execution of work.
(Muhammad Azhar) Public Relations Officer, J&K ERA
Dated 24 April 2011
Work strictly monitored to ensure Quality control
J&K ERA spending Rs 21.72 crores on upgradation of Natipora-Chadoora Charier-sharief road.
Jammu and Kashmir Economic Reconstruction Agency is spending Rs 21.72 crores on upgradation and improvement of Natipora-Chadoora Charier-sharief road. The road project has been taken up by ERA under its ongoing Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded Multisector Infrastructure Rehablitation Project (MIRP).
The project is an integrated road up gradation project and involves making of retaining walls, breast walls,construction of culverts, traffic signage’s, construction of road drainage.The agency has already achieved progress of 90-95% on construction of road drainage and allied works..The widening has been completed for 23 Kms out of 24 Kms of total road length.The black topped base course has been laid for 9.47 kms and black topping for remaining portion will be taken up during coming working season.
The road project also involves the construction of two bridges on the 24 km road length one at Wathoora and another one at Kakaw ring .Work on Wathoora bridge is already underway in full swing.The old dilapidated bridge at Wathoora bridge was dismantled only after a separate diversion road duly black topped from Donipawa to Chadoora was made available to ensure that locals don’t suffer during construction of the bridge. In addition foot bridge has been provided adjacent to the old bridge for the facility of pedestrians and school going children. The work on new RCC Bridge is under way and is likely to be completed by December 2011. The work on the project is strictly being monitored by various construction experts which include material and pavement experts to ensure that no compromise is made on quality of work. Besides periodic tests are conducted to keep a strict vigil on quality control.
(Muhammad Azhar), Public Relations officer, <
Dated 05 May 2010
Proposal for Jahangir Chowk Flyover Under Appraisal
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Mission, currently on a 5 day visit to the State
Asian Development Bank (ADB) Mission, currently on a 5 day visit to the State to finalize sub-projects to be taken up under the Tranche-2 of Loan-II (J&K Urban Sector Infrastructure Development Program - JKUSDIP) being executed by J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA), held extensive discussions here today with a team of ERA officers headed by Mr B.B Vyas, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and Chief Executive Officer, ERA.
Earlier, the ADB Mission visited Jammu and held meetings with the various stake-holders. It landed at Srinagar on May 4 and reviewed the progress of various sub-projects being executed by ERA. ADB Mission appreciated the progress achieved on the sub-projects despite the loss of the crucial working season in the valley last summer. ADB team visited Achan Landfill Site, Harwan to Nishat raw water conduit and other sub-projects being executed by ERA.
Two prestigious flyovers, namely, Jahangir Chowk Flyover in Srinagar and Bikram Chowk Flyover in Jammu are proposed to be taken under Tranche-2. ADB Mission shall undertake techno-economic feasibility of these two flyovers after consulting the various stake-holders. ‘Parking Lots’ are also proposed to be taken up in Srinagar city under the 2nd Tranche.
ADB Mission was apprised about the importance and requirement of these flyovers, especially in view of the increasing traffic congestion problem being faced in the two capital cities. ADB Mission was informed that the concept plan of the flyovers has been vetted by RITES. Further, the design of the flyovers has been approved by IIT Roorkee. It may also be mentioned that the Hon’ble Chief Minister, in the meeting held yesterday at New Delhi with M/s RITES, has asked them to prepare the ‘Comprehensive Mobility Plan’ for both Jammu and Srinagar city at the earliest. Among others, the meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary Planning and Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister.
Economic Reconstruction Agency is presently executing sub-projects under two loans viz Loan-I (Multi-Sector Project for Infrastructure Rehabilitation – MPIR) and Loan-II (J&K Urban Sector Infrastructure Development Program - JKUSDIP) funded by Asian Development Bank. Total size of Loan-I is Rs 1611 crore out of which ERA has achieved the expenditure target of Rs 1170 crore ending April, 2011. At the request of the State Government, ADB has extended the loan closing date for Loan-I till December, 2011. Total size of Tranche-1 of Loan-II is Rs 292 crore with a loan closing date of October, 2012.
Varun Jandial
Dated 28 April 2010
Omar lays stress on fast tracking mega projects
Omar lays stress on fast tracking mega projects
JAMMU, Apr 28: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today laid stress on fast
tracking mega projects being executed in the State under Asian Development Bank
(ADB) loan by Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA)
JAMMU, Apr 28:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today laid stress on
fast tracking mega projects being executed in the State under Asian Development
Bank (ADB) loan by Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA).
The
focus should be on time bound commissioning of projects to ensure benefits to
the people in accordance with targeted dates", he said and expressed hope
that the projects under execution will address the civic requirements to a
greater extent.
Chairing
the 15th meeting of Governing Body of ERA here, Mr. Omar said the
ambitious projects taken up by ERA under ADB loan-1 are aimed at upgrading and
improving the road connectivity, sewerage, drainage and drinking water supply
facilities. He asked the ERA to maintain the quality of works under all
circumstances and ensure judicious utilization of funds and regular monitoring
of works at all levels.
The
meeting was participated by the legislator Ashwani
Kumar, Chief Secretary, S. S. Kapur, Principal
Secretary to Chief Minister, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, Commissioner/Secretary Planning and CEO, ERA, B.B. Vyas, Commissioner/Secretary Housing and Urban Development,
Suresh Kumar, Commissioner/Secretary Finance, SudhanshuPandey, Commissioner/Secretary R&B, MehboobIqbal and Chief Engineers
and other senior officers of ERA.
In
a power point presentation, the Commissioner/Secretary Planning and Development
and CEO, ERA, B.B. Vyas briefed the meeting about
achievements registered by ERA in various areas of development.
He
said that 102 projects at a cost of Rs. 1108.85 crore have been launched under loan-1, Multisector
Project for Infrastructure Rehabilitation (MPIR). Of this, an expenditure of Rs. 914 crore has been achieved
so far.
He
said in Transport sector, 304.5 kms of roads have
been black topped and 10 bridges constructed in the State while 49 tube wells
have been commissioned and 23 wells redeveloped. He said that over 345.8 kms of water supply lines have been laid covering Rangil and Doodganga water supply
schemes.
The
Governing Body approved widening of B.C
Road to 8 lane width, in
the first instance to facilitate the construction of proposed Flyover and
directed ERA to work out a plan for handling traffic at Amphalla
and Reharichowks. It was
also decided that ERA shall immediately start preparing Summary Appraisal
Report (SAR) for BikramChowk
to Satwari Flyover to be posed to ADB for execution
under Tranche-2 of Loan-II (J&K Urban Sector Development Investment
Programme). The Governing Body was informed that 17 SARs for sub project under Tranche-2 of Loan-II have
already been submitted to ADB and ADB is expected to field the Due-diligence Mission in July 2011.
The
Chief Secretary directed the line departments to work in coordination with ERA
so that impediments such as utility shifting, forest clearances and others are
removed at the earliest. He further asked the line departments to take over the
assets created by ERA so that the benefits can actually flow to the public.
The
service conditions of the employees of ERA also came under discussion and it
was decided to constitute a Committee comprising Commissioner/Secretary, PDD,
Commissioner/ Secretary, Finance, Commissioner / Secretary, GAD and
Commissioner/Secretary, ARI to frame and approve the Recruitment Rules of
J&K ERA.
Excelsior Correspondent
Dated 26 April 2010
Nasir flags off 14 Water Tankers for Kashmir
KahmirUrban
Jammu April 26;-Minister of State for PHE, Tourism, H&UD and Revenue, Mr. Nasir Aslam Wani this morning flagged off 14 Water Tankers for Kashmir division at Narwal Jammu , to provide adequate drinking water supply to the people of Valley at the peak hours, particularly during summer.
These 14 tankers have been procured by Economic Reconstruction Agency, J&K under ADB loan at a cost of Rs.1.38 crores, out of which, 10 Tankers for PHE Kashmir and 2 each for PHE Leh and Kargil, the Minister was informed. He was further told that these tankers are in addition to 5 tankers supplied earlier by ERA to PHE Kashmir.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Nasir said that these additional water tankers would give relief to PHE Kashmir in maintaining drinking water supply to the water scarce areas of Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir Valley
Expressing Satisfaction over the performance of ERA, the Minister said that the agency is playing greater role for the infrastructure development of the State, particularly in PHE and Urban Development Departments. He hoped that with the completion of ERA works, there will be a great relief in both the capital cities of the State regarding potable drinking water. He asked both ERA and PHE to work in close coordination for early completion of schemes.
Director Urban ERA, Mr. O.P Dubey, Senior officers’ of ERA and Consultants were present during flag off ceremony.
Inf.deptt./kulsoom nizam
Dated 22 March 2010
Bemina (Khomeni chowk ) residents hail ERA
Kashmir Urban
Bemina (Khomeni chowk ) residents hail ERA
Jammu22,2010: The residents and Social welfare committee Khomeni Chowk Bemina have appreciated J&K Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA) officers for laying water supply line upto reservoir Khomeni Chowk Bemina . The pipeline will help the area in getting uninterrupted water supply .The committee in a written statement has hailed ERA for fulfilling their long pending demand.. The committee has lauded ERA officers for their sincere efforts and immediate action and expressed special thanks to CEO J&K ERA Mr. B.B Vyas, Director Urban ,Mr. O.P Dubey , Project Manager ERA Mr. Nisar Ahmad and other officers for addressing their grievances and providing much needed water supply pipe line.
Kulsoom Nizamuddin
Dated 15 March 2010
CM inaugrates Rs 31 Cr Rangil Water Supply Scheme
Kashmir Urban
CM Inaugurates Rs 31 Cr Rangil Water Supply Scheme:
Srinagar, Mar 15: The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that his government was determined to restore Srinagar’s pristine glory.
“Our government is determined to restore the old glory of Srinagar city which was ignored during last several years in all respects” Omar said, after inaugurating Rs 31 crore Rangil Water Supply Scheme at Palpora here.
“I believe in work rather than mere announcements,” Omar said.
He complimented the Minister for PHE, Taj Mohi-ud-Din, for successfully launching the scheme and working seriously on it to provide portable drinking water to Srinagar and also revival of old Chatabal Weir.
Omar said Rs 30 crore were allotted this year to macadamize Srinagar roads. “Adequate funds for the next fiscal would be earmarked to complete macadamization of remaining roads in the city,” he added.
Omar announced Rs 40 lakh for drainage from Shalteng to Maloora and its adjoining areas. “Three hundred plots will be developed for the displaced families coming under road widening work from Chatabal to Parimpora,” he said, adding that “No allotee will be allowed to sell the alloted plot. Shop owners coming under road widening will be rehabilitated. I don’t want to render anybody jobless,’ he added.
The Chief Minister said a large number of educated youth were unemployed but observed that the government cannot provide employment to everyone. “It becomes necessary to create avenues in the private sector also,” he added.
Omar reiterated his government’s commitment to up hold human rights. “We want to regain the trust of people,” he said. Referring to the arrest of BSF Commandant, R K Birdi, in connection with the killing of Nishat teenager Zahid Farooq, Omar said, “It is for the first time in last 21-years that any security agency has handed over its officer to our police for investigation.”
Referring to the recently announced rehabilitation policy, Omar said, “Coalition is committed to rehabilitate those youth who had crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and are living in miserable condition in Muzaffarabad and Mirpur. We succeeded to convince Central government to rehabilitate them. We will ensure they return and live a dignified life,” he said.
Earlier, Minister for PHE, Taj Mohi-ud-Din, appreciated the Chief Minister for taking the state towards peace and development.
Taj said that all efforts would be initiated to restore River Jehlum’s pristine glory. “Chatabal Weir Project will also be completed shortly and hoped it will become attraction for tourists during summer, particularly to have a boat ride from Zero bridge to Chatabal weir through downtown and will provide them an opportunity for sight-seeing of the old city,” Taj said.
He said Rs 2200 crore project had been submitted to the Centre for flood protection works and first installment was expected very soon.
Others who were present on the occasion included advisor to Chief Minister, Mubarak Gul, Chief Minister’s Political Advisor Devender Singh Rana, MLA Batmaloo, Irfan Shah, MLC Sheikh Ghulam Rasool, Commissioner/Secretary Planning and Development, B BVyas and other officers of ERA, PHE and irrigation.
Creditline/ GK Newsnetwork
Dated 15 March 2010
CM to inaugurate Rangil water project today
Kashmir Urban
CM to inaugurate Rangil water project today:
Srinagar, Mar 14: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will inaugurate the Rangil water project in Ganderbal on Monday.The Rs 31 crore water supply project has been completed by Economic Reconstruction Agency and it would be handed over to Public Health Engineering department on Monday. The ERA spokesman Rangil project would provide water supply to 2.39 lakh population scattered over a region from Zakura to Pampore. “The areas benefited include Khulmulla, Zakura, Owantabavan, Bakshipora, Tengpora, Mujgund, Parimpora, Lawaypora, Shalteng, colonies around Bypass, JVC, Malroo, Palpora and Sangam,” he said.He said the company, under the Rangil water supply project, had laid 51.63 km long water supply pipeline which has been tested for efficiency. “We have also installed electromagnetic and mechanical flow meters at the control room of the Plant and at bifurcation points to regulate water supply as per demand,” he added.He said the Rangil filtration plant has a water carrying capacity of 10 MGD.
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Dated 22 February 2010
Bhalla reviews progress of ERA , NBCC & UEED Works:
Urban Jammu
Jammu , Feb 22:- Minister for revenue , Relief and Rehabilitation , Raman Bhalla today convened a high level meeting of various executing agencies under ERA, NBCC , and UEED and reviewed progress of various ongoing ambitious projects executed in along and right banks of river Tawi. MLA West Chaman Lal Gupta , MLA East Ashok khajuria , MLA Nagrota , Jugal Kishore MLA Marh Sukhnandan , Commissioner Secretary Planning and Development , Bharat Bhushan Vyas, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Deputy Commissioner Jammu M.K Dwivedi, Vice-Chairman Jammu Development Authority ,Gulzar Ahmad and other senior officers of ERA,PHE, R&B,PDD,NBCC and UEED were present on the occasion. Interacting with the officers, Bhalla asked the ERA authorities to complete the ongoing construction works of various projects including Over Head Tanks , receiving Stations ,TubeWells and laying of water supply pipes within stipulated time. He said that the govt. was keen to improve of public health ,urban facilities and better living conditions for urban inhabitants. He enjoined upon the executing agencies to speed up the pace of work to achieve the targets and benefit the people at grass roots level. The minister asked the officers to put their and dedicated efforts for reaching the benefits of govt. schemes to the people at the earliest.To enhance sustainable economic growth of main urban centres , he said that govt. was making all out efforts to complete 49 new tube wells out of 55,redevelopment of 22 old tube wells out of 38,over head tanks and ground level service reservoir 54 out 60, 264 Km laying of pipes out of 330 Km and 16 supply of 9.0/4.0 KL water tankers under loan-I scheme , completed at the end of this fiscal year.He said that under Loan-II ,20 new tube wells and over head tanks besides 20 ground reservoir and 391 Km laying of pipes would also be completed by the end of this year.
Inf.Deptt./kulsoom nizam
Dated 16 February 2010
B.B Vyas review ERA projects
Transport Jammu
Jammu Feb 16, 2010: A critical appraisal of various projects of Transport Sector under execution with ADB funding was taken up by CEO, ERA Mr. B.B. Vyas. A presentation in this regard was made by Mr. M.M. Gupta Director ERA. During the presentation, 6 road and bridge, sub-projects were identified where progress was found to be between 25 to 50 %. Similarly, 15 sub-project were identified where progress is less than 25%. Such projects were taken under special focus for monitoring. Activity flow charts were prepared for each such project, and the critical activities were identified. Major impediments like land acquisition, shifting of utilities, cutting of trees were discussed in respect of each scheme and CEO desired that a special drive be made to clear these impediments at the earliest. It was decided that Director will monitor these critical projects more frequently and all out effort shall be made to complete the project at an earliest.
Economic Reconstruction Agency 