The Telangana government is giving utmost priority to the development of rural roads in the state. Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Seethakka, has directed officials to complete the construction of 7,448 kilometers of Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) roads across the state on a war footing.
On Tuesday, the Minister attended and addressed an institutional training program for Panchayat Raj engineering officials at the Institute of Engineers in Hyderabad as the chief guest.
The Minister emphasized the mandatory adherence to quality standards in road construction and continuous monitoring of the performance of contracting agencies. She instructed officials to identify and take immediate action if there are any lapses in the quality of work.
Officials were directed to conduct field inspections to ensure that contracting agencies are adhering to the prescribed standards in road construction.
The Minister advised officials to not only meet targets but also construct roads that will be useful to the public for a long time. This initiative will provide better transportation facilities to the people of the state and contribute to the development of rural areas.
