Public Works Department (PWD) and Revenue Minister Rampal Singh assumed office at Nirman Bhavan here on Friday. On the occasion he directed to pay attention to quality in road construction. No village-town in the State should remain without roads. Weak bridges and culverts should be identified. Dilapidated roads should be repaired soon.
Singh said that MP will be made number one State in road sector. He directed all chief engineers to complete all new ongoing works within time-limit. Strict action would be taken against engineers neglecting construction works.
Singh said that bridges-culverts affected by rains should be repaired at the earliest. Special attention should be paid to bridges on Narmada. Movement of heavy vehicles should be stopped wherever
situation becomes dangerous. Construction works should be expedited.
Singh informed that Satna ring road has suffered damage due to excessive rains. Sagar road's condition is also bad. Satna-Uchhehra road’s condition is also pitiable. These roads should be repaired on priority. He said that as per CM Shivraj Singh wish, high quality roads will be constructed in State. Testing labs will be established. Singh said that review of ongoing construction works will be undertaken every month. Roads should be constructed only in accordance of prescribed norms.
After assuming office, Rampal Singh got introduced to all departmental officers. State Road Development Corporation MD Manish Rastogi, engineer-in-chief Pramod Agrawal, Project Director Vijay Singh Verma and other officers were present on the occasion.