Reviewing the progress of repair of link roads under Punjab Mandi Board, Punjab Agriculture Minister Tota Singh on Tuesday warned to initiate strict action against officials compromising on quality standards.
Singh, in a meeting to review the progress of special repair of link roads and other development works being undertaken by Punjab Mandi Board (PMB) and Punjab Public Works Department (B&R), directed the concerned officials to complete the works under the repair programme with complete transparency, in a time bound manner and with the best quality standards.
He also warned the officials that any compromise with the same will not be tolerated and suitable action will be initiated against the defaulters.
Singh, during the meeting, reviewed the progress of special repair of 7,794 kms of link roads at a cost of `1,200 crore under the repair programme 2015-16. Under this programme, a length of 7,874 kms is also to be undertaken for patch repairs at a cost of `72 crore.
In addition, a length of 255 kms is to be laid with brick soling for a cost of `30 crore. The Minister informed that work has already been allotted and most of the works have even commenced on ground.
The development works of various grain markets and purchase centres were also reviewed and it was emphasised that all the major works should be completed before the paddy season.
He directed the officials concerned to ensure the upgradation of all katcha platforms in the purchase centres across the State, on priority.