Chandigarh, April 19: Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO has announced that Punjab is on track to complete the repair and construction of 45,000 kilometers of roads by June. Speaking in Chandigarh, the Minister noted that work is proceeding at an accelerated pace to compensate for delays caused by recent unseasonal rains.
The initiative incorporates Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) technology for approximately 540 kilometers of link roads. ETO affirmed that this advanced approach ensures road levels remain aligned with local housing, effectively addressing common drainage problems.
The government’s primary objective is to connect every village in Punjab with a better road network to boost the rural economy, the Minister stated. He affirmed that the administration is adopting a policy of zero tolerance toward negligence or the use of inferior construction materials.
To maintain these standards, the state has mandated that contractors remain responsible for the upkeep of their projects for half a decade. ETO declared that any damage occurring within the next five years must be rectified by the concerned contractor, ensuring a higher level of accountability for public works.
Monitoring for these projects is being handled by a specialized Quality Control Cell and the Chief Minister Flying Squad. ETO asserted that the use of any substandard or inferior material in road construction will not be tolerated. He maintained that these rigorous inspections are intended to deliver world-class infrastructure to the citizens of Punjab.
