𝐃𝐂 𝐋𝐞𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐤𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐱 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

𝐋𝐞𝐡, 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: In an effort to address the low utilization of funds under the Capex Budget 2023-24, Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting on January 6 at the Conference Hall of the DC office in Leh.
During the meeting, Heads of Departments (HoDs) and executing agencies presented a comprehensive overview of their expenditure funds and the current status of surrendered capex budgets for various schemes. The meeting also discussed the reasons behind the non-utilization of allocated funds in each scheme.
Expressing concern over the underutilization of funds, DC Leh issued directions to all concerned officers to complete all pending works by the end of January. He emphasized the importance of achieving a 100% completion rate for all outstanding projects within the stipulated time frame.
Furthermore, DC Leh urged the attending officers to submit bills promptly and ensure the judicious use of allocated funds. Further, he emphasized on utilizing the funds efficiently and in a manner that aligns with the intended purposes outlined in the capex budget.
The meeting was attended by all Heads of Departments and executing agencies.