Dy Cm emphasizes adherence to timelines, quality parameters
RK News Service
JAMMU, May 17: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Sunday directed officers and contractors to maintain quality standards in developmental projects and warned against the use of substandard material during execution of works.
He issued the directions while chairing a high-level review meeting on the progress of Public Works Department (PWD) projects across Jammu division.
He asserted that strict action would be taken against the officials and contractors found compromising on quality standards or causing unnecessary delay in project execution.
“We have adopted a zero-tolerance policy against quality violations and delays in completion of projects,” maintained the Deputy Chief Minister.
The Deputy Chief Minister stressed the need for accelerating execution of all ongoing developmental projects and ensuring robust infrastructure development across the Jammu districts. He directed the officers to maintain efficiency in project implementation while ensuring timely completion of works.
During the meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the status of works under R&B, PMGSY, SASCI and other sectors. He instructed the concerned officers to expedite the ongoing tendering processes and ensure prompt allotment of works so that projects are completed within stipulated timelines.
He further reiterated the government’s commitment towards transparent, efficient and people-centric development, aimed at strengthening the infrastructure and improving public service delivery across the region.
The meeting was attended by the Chief Engineer, Executive Engineers of concerned engineering wings and other senior officers of other concerned departments.