Dehradun, September 23, 2026: District Magistrate Dr Ashish Chauhan directed officials to expedite the reconstruction of departmental assets damaged by disasters, while stressing that quality standards must not be compromised.
The instructions were issued during a review meeting held at the Rishiparna Auditorium in Dehradun on Wednesday. The meeting focused on assessing reconstruction proposals and ensuring the timely restoration of damaged public infrastructure.
The District Magistrate directed officials to prioritise reconstruction proposals and ensure that funds are made available promptly for estimates prepared in accordance with State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) guidelines. He expressed displeasure over incorrect estimates and proposals that did not comply with the prescribed standards.
Dr Chauhan instructed Block Development Officers (BDOs) to recheck the submitted proposals and forward corrected estimates after making the necessary amendments. He further directed officials to submit certificates confirming that the data and estimates comply with the applicable SDRF norms.
Emphasising the need for coordination and accountability, the DM called upon the concerned departments to maintain accuracy in documentation and ensure that reconstruction works are completed within the stipulated timeline without compromising construction quality.
Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue) K.K. Mishra, Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Smrita Parmar, Sub-Divisional Magistrates Kumkum Joshi, Aparna Dhaundiyal and Ravindra Jwanta, along with senior officials from the Public Works Department, Irrigation Department, Minor Irrigation Department, Drinking Water Department, Electricity Department and other concerned agencies, attended the meeting.
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