Chandigarh Pushes Mega Development Drive: Chief Secretary H. Rajesh Prasad Sets Strict Deadlines for Flyover, Underpasses & Key Projects
The Voice of Chandigarh
H. Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh, chaired a review meeting with Secretaries of all departments of the Chandigarh Administration to assess the progress of key developmental projects and administrative matters.
During the meeting, Secretary Engineering apprised the Chair that the proposal for approval of the construction of a flyover, rotary, and underpass at Tribune Chowk to ease traffic congestion has been sent to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The work is proposed to be initiated in the month of May after receipt of approval from the Ministry.
It was further informed that, to address the long-pending demand of residents of Baltana and Makhan Majra for elimination of the level crossing, an amount of ₹6.5 crore has been deposited with the Railways by the Chandigarh Administration for early commencement of the work.
In a significant step towards strengthening educational infrastructure, the tendering process for the construction of a hostel block at Punjab Engineering College has been initiated and the construction is expected to commence in May.
Regarding the Punjab University/PGI underpass, it was informed that the tendering process is likely to be initiated shortly and the construction is expected to start in June. A joint site inspection involving officials from the Municipal Corporation, Engineering Department, and other stakeholders has also been carried out for proper planning of utility shifting and execution of the work.
The Chief Secretary directed the Engineering Department to strictly adhere to the timelines for all projects.
He also directed all Secretaries to expedite the recruitment process for filling up vacant posts in their respective departments.
Further, the Chief Secretary instructed the Tourism Department to take necessary steps for organizing concerts at the earmarked site in Sarangpur at the earliest.
