Srinagar, Feb 05 (KNO): The All J&K Engineering Services Forum has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah for approving the revival and expansion of the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED), Jammu & Kashmir.
They said, the decision, which includes the creation of 115 engineering and 120 non-engineering posts, is being hailed as a transformative step to strengthen urban infrastructure development, enhance environmental engineering services and improve public utility delivery across the Union Territory.
In a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the president, Er Nasir Amin said all J&K Engineering Services Forum extends its sincere gratitude to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, for upholding the commitment made to the engineering fraternity of Jammu & Kashmir by approving the revival and expansion of the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED), J&K.
He said, the Forum welcomes this historic and visionary decision involving the creation of 115 engineering posts and 120 non-engineering posts across various levels.
“This includes the sanction of key positions such as one post of Chief Engineer, one post of Superintending Engineer, 21 posts of Executive Engineers, 34 posts of Assistant Executive Engineers, and several other vital technical and supporting posts.”
Amin said, the creation of such a large number of engineering posts is unprecedented in the history of Jammu & Kashmir and marks a transformative step towards strengthening the institutional and operational capacity of UEED.
“This initiative will significantly enhance urban infrastructure development, improve environmental engineering services, and ensure better delivery of essential public utilities in towns and cities across the Union Territory,” Amin said.
It said, on behalf of the entire engineering cadre of J&K, All J&K Engineering Services Forum expresses its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Chief Minister for recognizing the pivotal role of engineers in nation-building and for taking this landmark step towards empowering the department and its workforce.
“Forum also expresses gratitude to Mrs Mandeep Kour IAS , Commisioner Secretary HUDD for her personal persuasion in getting all the technicalities in the expansion proposal addressed. The Forum remains committed to contributing with full dedication towards sustainable urban development and improved civic services for the people of Jammu & Kashmir,” Amin added—(KNO)