Gangtok, Oct 28 : Sikkim Roads and Bridges Minister N B Dahal has directed officials to speed up ongoing infrastructure projects, ensure strict quality control and make full use of the dry working season to meet construction targets.
The directions were issued at a departmental coordination meeting held at Nirman Bhawan here on Tuesday to review ongoing projects and identify bottlenecks delaying their completion, an official press statement said.
Dahal, who chaired the meeting in the presence of departmental advisor Erung T Lepcha, stressed the need for engineers and officials to work as a team to develop a robust, reliable and sustainable road network across the state.
The minister urged officials to ensure that all development works adhere to prescribed specifications and maintain the highest standard of quality, in line with Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang’s vision for improving road infrastructure and supporting Sikkim’s socio-economic development, the statement said.
He also called for a comprehensive plan with clearly defined annual targets to build an efficient and resilient road network across the state.
During the review, departmental secretary Sailendra Sharma asked officers to adopt a proactive approach, issue timely instructions to contractors and strengthen supervision at project sites.
He also emphasised the need to use the ongoing dry season effectively to accelerate construction and meet stipulated targets. Proper maintenance of official records and timely communication and responses were also stressed, the statement said.
Acknowledging the efforts of departmental personnel, Dahal commended officers and staff who had worked during natural calamities to restore and maintain road connectivity under challenging conditions.
However, he cautioned officials found lax in discharging their duties and called on them to improve their performance and responsiveness.
The minister directed all officers and officials to return to their respective stations and work with renewed commitment to ensure the timely execution of development projects and achievement of targets, the statement added.
(PTI News)
