Jammu: Describing e-governance as an important tool for ensuring transparency, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday launched an e-tendering facility in the state.

The Chief Minister launched the e-tendering process for constructing Magloor-Bakhtar Bridge over Ternah Nallah in district Kathua while chairing a meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC) here, an official spokesman said. The Chief Minister, who is also the Chairman of JKPCC, said all works of Rs five lakh and above by the Corporation would be implemented through e-tendering, the spokesman said. Abdullah reviewed the functioning of JKPCC and directed the management to ensure timely completion of projects.
PTI