Chief Minister reviews progress of remedial works and interacts with engineers and workers at the site.
Emphasises quality construction, road safety and smooth traffic movement.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected hill stabilisation and remedial works along the Srinagar–Devprayag National Highway while returning to Dehradun after the Assembly session in Gairsain.
During the inspection, the Chief Minister reviewed the progress of the ongoing construction work and sought detailed information from the engineers concerned about the current status, progress achieved so far and the plans for the next stages of work.
Dhami also interacted directly with the engineers and workers deployed at the site and enquired about their well-being. He spoke with the personnel involved in the project, learnt about their work and reviewed various aspects of the remedial measures being undertaken. The Chief Minister appreciated their contribution and posed for photographs with the engineers and workers.
The Chief Minister said roads are not only essential for transportation but also play a crucial role in promoting tourism, supporting the local economy and ensuring connectivity to remote areas. Therefore, ensuring safety on national highways and effectively completing necessary remedial works at vulnerable locations is essential.
He directed the officials and engineers involved in the project to pay special attention to construction quality and technical standards and ensure that work progresses according to the prescribed plan.
Dhami said the success of any construction project depends on its quality, timely completion and usefulness. He stressed that the departments concerned and executing agencies must work in coordination to ensure that remedial measures are effective and durable.
He also called for heightened vigilance in road safety projects and directed officials to take all necessary measures in accordance with technical requirements.
Highlighting the role of engineers and workers in infrastructure development, the Chief Minister said technical experts, engineers and workers make a significant contribution to strengthening the state's infrastructure. Their dedication, hard work and technical expertise are essential for the effective implementation of development projects on the ground.
Dhami reiterated the state government's commitment to making roads safer, more accessible and better in quality. He directed officials to regularly monitor road improvement and remedial works and ensure their completion within the stipulated timeframe without compromising on quality.
He said these measures are essential to ensuring safer and smoother travel for the public.
