Patna: Bihar’s deputy chief minister and urban development minister Vijay Kumar Sinha has announced a new system to closely monitor all major urban infrastructure projects in the state. The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting of the Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (BUIDCO), which is responsible for building and managing many of Bihar’s urban facilities. The aim of the new system is to ensure that every project is completed on time, follows quality standards and remains free from corruption or negligence.
During the meeting, BUIDCO officials presented detailed updates on several key projects, including sewage treatment plants, stormwater drainage systems, water supply schemes and the construction of electric crematoriums. Special attention was given to the Namami Gange programme. Under this mission, 39 sewage treatment plants have been approved in Bihar. So far, 21 plants are fully completed, 13 are under construction, and the remaining six are expected to be ready before the 2026 monsoon season. Experts are already monitoring the functioning of the completed plants to ensure they operate smoothly.
The deputy chief minister made it clear that traditional paper-based monitoring will no longer be enough. From now on, project progress will be reviewed through live video calls from offices, supported by geo-tagged photographs and real-time site updates. This digital monitoring system will allow senior officers to see the actual condition of work without delays or false reports. Sinha also directed that a complete list of staff working on these projects, including their names, roles and qualifications, should be maintained to ensure accountability and regular attendance.
To further strengthen supervision, the government has decided to form two flying squad teams at the departmental level. These teams will conduct surprise inspections of projects under the Comprehensive Urban Development Scheme. Their job will be to check quality, verify progress and ensure that public money is being used properly. Reports from these squads will help the government take quick action wherever problems are found.
The issue of a shortage of engineers was also raised during the meeting. In response, Sinha instructed officials to prepare a list of required engineers so that staff could be borrowed from the road construction and rural works departments. He also asked for district-wise details of all completed and ongoing projects so that they can be personally inspected during field visits. The government says these steps will help build stronger cities and restore public confidence in Bihar’s urban development efforts.
