In Jammu and Kashmir, Kathua District Development Commissioner O. P. Bhagat yesterday reviewed progress of ongoing Rural Infrastructural Development Fund (RIDF) Projects, funded by NABARD.<br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports that 60 RIDF Projects funded under NABARD are under implementation in the district by different implementing departments. The projects pertain to Health, Jal Shakti, Animal Husbandry and Sheep Husbandry Department and include critical rural infrastructure like roads, bridges, water supply schemes, PHCs, Veterinary Hospitals, Sheep Extension Centres and ISM dispensaries.<br />''<br />''The DDC reviewed scheme wise progress of the projects and directed the executing agencies for accelerating the pace of the execution and adherence to timelines. <br />''<br />''He asked for timely submission of project completion reports and utilization certificates for subsequent release of funds. It was also called upon to liaison with the revenue officers for sorting out the land issues, if any, hindering the progress in implementation of the schemes.<br />''<br />''The engineers of the executing agencies were directed to ensure regular field visits and feedback from PRIs for ensuring quality parameters in execution of the projects.<br />