Srinagar, October 14: Dr. Basharat Qayoom, IAS, Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation and Chief Executive Officer, Srinagar Smart City Limited, chaired an introductory-cum-review meeting with officers of SSCL to assess the progress of ongoing projects, review operational priorities and strengthen the implementation, maintenance and long-term sustainability of Smart City initiatives in Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Executive Officer, SSCL; Chief Engineer, SSCL; General Manager, Finance, SSCL; General Manager, Planning/PTO, SSCL; Executive Engineer, SSCL; General Manager, Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC); and other officers of SSCL.
During the meeting, the CEO SSCL held detailed interactions with the officers and undertook a comprehensive review of ongoing projects, departmental functioning and key operational matters. He stressed the importance of effective interdepartmental coordination, efficient project management and strict adherence to prescribed timelines and quality standards to ensure timely and successful execution of projects.
Dr. Basharat Qayoom emphasised that accountability, coordination and a result-oriented work culture are essential for achieving the objectives of Srinagar Smart City Limited. He called upon the concerned officers to maintain close oversight of project implementation, address operational challenges promptly and ensure that all assigned responsibilities are discharged efficiently, with a clear focus on deliverables and outcomes.
Emphasising the importance of post-completion asset management, the CEO directed that all completed Smart City projects and infrastructure be maintained properly through regular inspections, timely repairs, preventive maintenance and effective upkeep. He stressed that the benefits of completed projects must be sustained over the long term and that the infrastructure created under the Smart City Mission should remain fully functional, well-maintained and accessible to the public.
He further underscored the need for regular monitoring of project progress, timely resolution of bottlenecks and optimal utilisation of available resources. Emphasis was also laid on maintaining quality standards and strengthening coordination among the various wings of SSCL to accelerate project execution and ensure that Smart City interventions translate into tangible improvements in civic infrastructure and urban services.
The meeting served as a platform to review organisational priorities, strengthen coordination among officers and align ongoing activities with the broader objectives of Srinagar Smart City Limited.
The meeting concluded with an emphasis on accountability, time-bound execution, quality assurance and systematic maintenance of completed infrastructure, alongside coordinated implementation of ongoing Smart City projects, to support Srinagar’s transformation into a modern, sustainable and citizen-centric city.
