Patna: Building Construction Department Minister Lesi Singh chaired a high-level review meeting on Monday to assess the progress of departmental and electrical projects in Patna and Nalanda districts.
The meeting was held at the minister’s office in Vishweshwaraiya Bhawan and focused on the progress, quality and status of ongoing and pending electrical works under the jurisdiction of the Chief Engineer (Electrical), Patna.
SOP Ordered for Electrical Works
During the review, the minister directed officials to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for electrical works at the earliest.
She said the SOP would help ensure greater uniformity, transparency, quality and timely execution of departmental electrical projects.
The minister also sought detailed information from officials and engineers about the progress of projects in both districts and reviewed the status of pending works.
Officials Asked to Resolve Project Bottlenecks
Lesi Singh asked officials about the practical difficulties and challenges being faced during the implementation of various schemes. She directed the officers concerned to identify solutions to these issues promptly and ensure that problems do not result in unnecessary delays in project execution.
The minister also instructed officials to complete all pending schemes within the prescribed deadlines.
No Compromise on Quality of Electrical Equipment
The minister stressed the need to use standard-quality electrical equipment in departmental projects.
She also directed officials to ensure regular inspection and testing of electrical equipment so that safety and quality standards are maintained.
Lesi Singh made it clear that there would be no compromise on quality and warned that strict action would be taken against those found responsible for negligence.
Senior Officials Attend Review Meeting
Building Construction Department Secretary Pranav Kumar attended the review meeting along with other senior departmental officials and concerned engineers.
The meeting focused on strengthening project monitoring and ensuring that electrical works in Patna and Nalanda are completed according to prescribed standards and within the stipulated timelines.
