Chandigarh: Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO today reviewed in detail the ongoing special repair works of link roads across rural areas of the state. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann the Punjab Government has embarked on a large-scale initiative to upgrade and strengthen 10,778 kilometres of roads under a special repair programme.
During the meeting, officials apprised the Minister that the ongoing works pertain to link roads scheduled for special repair during 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26. The programme covers link roads of the Public Works Department falling under 81 Market Committees. The necessary administrative approvals have been obtained from the Punjab Mandi Board, following which the works have been allotted through a transparent tendering process.
Directing officials to further accelerate the pace of allotment, the Cabinet Minister also sought a detailed progress report on the implementation of the works.
Harbhajan Singh ETO stressed the need to ensure strict monitoring of all works being executed under the Punjab Government’s initiatives. He also lauded the officials of the departmental Vigilance Committee, who recently inspected about 2.5 km of road under the Nabha Market Committee and ensured on-the-spot rectification of minor deficiencies found during the inspection. The Minister appreciated the proactive approach and instructed that such field inspections must continue in the future as well. He made it clear that no compromise in the quality of work will be tolerated.
Prominent amongst others who were present in the meeting included Principal Secretary PWD Mr. Vikas Pratap, Special Secretary Mrs. Hargunjeet Kaur, Engineer-in-Chief Mr. Gagandeep Singh, Chief Engineers Mr. Vijay Chopra, Mr. Anil Gupta, Mr. Ramtesh Bains, Mr. Arshdeep Singh and other senior officers.
