-Punjab PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO Directs Officers to Uphold Quality Standards and Expedite Ongoing Projects
Chandigarh, January 21
Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO has directed all department officers to strictly adhere to stipulated norms during bidding processes and maintain the highest quality standards in their work. He also emphasized the need to expedite the collection of state revenue from access fees levied on commercial establishments, such as petrol pumps, along the roads, ensuring proper records are maintained.
Chairing a high-level meeting to review the progress of major infrastructure projects undertaken by the Public Works Department (PWD) across the state, Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO strategized future developments. The meeting was attended by Secretary PWD Ravi Bhagat, along with all Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers of PWD B&R.
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During the meeting, detailed discussions evaluated achievements concerning budgetary provisions and the actual execution of works at project sites. The PWD Minister directed officers to expedite the completion of ongoing projects and ensure that all physical and financial targets are met, stressing the importance of timely completion and adherence to high standards in all infrastructure projects.
The Minister was apprised that the department is currently upgrading 22 state roads, covering a total length of 745 kilometers, under long-term maintenance contracts at a cost of ₹532 crore. The roads being upgraded include Bhawanigarh-Mehlan Chowk, Patran-Moonak, Gharaun-Ambala, Zira-Ferozepur, Old Morinda Road, Mukerian-Talwara-Mubarikpur, and Dakha-Halwara-Raikot-Barnala, among others. These upgrades are expected to significantly improve the state’s road infrastructure and facilitate smoother transportation.
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It was also informed that funds for link roads are expected to be available shortly from the Punjab Mandi Board, and the link road works will be initiated soon.
PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO reiterated the Punjab Government’s commitment, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, to enhancing the state’s infrastructure and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency in all projects.
