Jammu, Nov. 11 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday directed concerned departments to ensure time-bound completion of ongoing works under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), with a focus on meeting financial targets within the stipulated sunset period.

Chairing a review meeting to assess the progress of SASCI works, Abdullah also called for expediting execution, strengthening inter-department coordination and ensuring optimal utilisation of funds.

The review covered physical and financial progress of projects undertaken during FY 2025-26, availability of funds and expenditure targets for FY 2026-27, besides steps taken for effective implementation of projects during FY 2027-28, an official s...