Srinagar, Oct. 17 -- Secretary, Planning, Development and Monitoring Department (PD&MD), Dr Owais Ahmed, on Friday reviewed the progress of major developmental initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir, including 53 projects under the Prime Minister's Development Package (PMDP), which have recorded an aggregate physical progress of 89%.

During an introductory meeting with departmental officers and officials, Ahmed reviewed the implementation status of key programmes and discussed priorities for strengthening project monitoring, planning and inter-departmental coordination.

The PMDP comprises 53 projects sanctioned at a total cost of Rs.70,244.55 crore, according to the department. The meeting was also informed that 123 of the 124 issues identifi...