Quality infrastructure, efficient governance key priorities of govt: Dy CM

Jammu, May 30: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Saturday reviewed the progress of several ongoing development works in Jammu and conducted surprise inspection of key government offices to assess efficiency, accountability and project implementation.
During his visit to Bagh-e-Bahu, the Deputy Chief Minister inspected the ongoing construction of the Dak Bungalow and reviewed the pace and quality of work being executed at the site. Stressing the importance of timely completion, he directed the concerned officials to expedite the execution while strictly adhering to the prescribed quality standards so that the facility is completed within the stipulated timeframe and serves the visitors effectively.
The Deputy Chief Minister also undertook a surprise inspection of the offices of the Chief Engineer, PMGSY Jammu and Chief Engineer, Mechanical and Hospital Engineering Department (M&HED), Jammu. During the inspection, he reviewed the staff attendance and functioning of the offices besides taking stock of the status of ongoing projects being executed by the departments.
Emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability and efficiency in public service delivery, the Deputy Chief Minister directed the officers and officials to maintain punctuality and ensure timely completion of all developmental projects. He said that quality infrastructure and efficient governance remain key priorities of the government and any delay in project execution would be viewed seriously.
The Deputy Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment towards strengthening the public infrastructure and ensuring that development projects are completed in a time-bound manner for the benefit of the people.
Chief Engineer PMGSY, R&B and other senior officers of the concerned departments accompanied the Deputy Chief Minister during the inspections.