Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Sh. Rajesh Nagar, today held a review meeting with district officers in Faridabad to assess the progress of ongoing development works. Officers from the Public Works Department (PWD), Public Health Department, Panchayat Department, Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA), and HSVP were present during the meeting.
Various development projects were reviewed, and accountability was fixed for pending works. The Minister directed officers to ensure that issues related to the general public are resolved on priority.During the meeting, the condition of roads under the PWD was discussed in detail. Clear directions were issued regarding roads requiring repair as well as proposed new road construction works.
Rajesh Nagar emphasised that all road works must be completed within the stipulated timeline and as per prescribed quality standards, so that the public does not face any inconvenience.Issues related to overflowing village johads, waterlogging, village cleanliness, and regular cleaning of drains under the Panchayat Department were also discussed at length.
The Minister directed officers to give top priority to sanitation in villages and to strengthen drainage systems so that residents do not suffer due to problems caused by rainfall or other factors.The issue of malfunctioning street lights in the city, especially complaints regarding lights not working properly at night, was also reviewed. Concerned officers were directed to ensure immediate resolution of these problems.
The Minister took a strict view of delays in works under certain FMDA tenders whose deadlines were fixed till December 30. He directed that if negligence is found at any level or if delays occur due to officers, strict action will be taken against those responsible.