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In the meeting, Keshav Prasad Maurya reviewed in detail the progress of works conducted under Phase-3 and Phase-4 of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, points related to construction quality, transparency, payment, updating of records, responsibility of engineers and contractors and negligence in works. Officials were directed to ensure strict adherence to the prescribed standards in the construction and improvement works of rural roads, so that better road facilities are available to the rural population and access to agricultural markets, schools, health centers and employment opportunities becomes easier.
During the review, the efforts of the officers of the districts where progress and execution of works were found satisfactory were appreciated. They were expected to work with the same commitment, quality and integrity in the future also. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is an important initiative of the Central Government, which aims to provide all-year road connectivity to rural areas. The Government of Uttar Pradesh is also committed to strengthen rural infrastructure, boost economic activities of villages and ease the lives of rural citizens. To achieve these objectives, special emphasis has been laid on ensuring quality control, regular maintenance, transparent functioning and accountability along with road construction.
In the virtual meeting, Mr. Shiv Sahay Awasthi and Deputy Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ram Bharat Tiwari, Finance and Accounts Officer Mr. Brijesh Kumar, Chief Engineer Mr. Mayaram Gupta, Information Officer Mr. Ratan Kumar Singh, IT Coordinator Mohd. Murtaza along with engineers from 75 districts of Public Works Department and Rural Engineering Department and other departmental officers were present.