<span style="color: #222222;">In Jammu and Kashmir, the Administrative Council, which met in Srinagar under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor G.C. Murmu, reviewed the progress of two prestigious multipurpose projects-Ujh and Shahpur Kandi Dam.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">While reviewing the progress of 9,167 crore-rupee Ujh Multi-purpose Project, it was mentioned that several mandatory clearances from various agencies have been obtained including Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Public Works Department, Power Development Department, Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Geology and Mining Department, Jal Shakti Department, Tourism Department and Fisheries Department. Besides, the Central Wildlife Board has also accorded clearance to the project.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Administrative Council directed the Jal Shakti Department to pursue obtaining of pending clearances including Forest Clearance, Environment Impact Assessment, Defence Clearance and Clearance from Ministry of Tribal Affairs by 31st of August this year.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Regarding the progress on Shahpur Kandi Dam Project, it was directed that the department will ensure completion of land acquisition process in addition to obtaining forest clearance by 31st of August. It was also decided that the coordination issues between all the stakeholders including Governments of India-Punjab-J&K, be timely resolved through regular meetings of the Tripartite Monitoring Team.</span><br />''