SAMBA, October 5, 2026 – Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary conducted a detailed inspection of two major long-span bridges currently under construction under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the Sumb Block of Samba district on Sunday. The ongoing bridge projects, situated on the crucial T01 to Dhalote via Talour road, are viewed as vital connectivity links for the region’s overall development.
The inspection focused on BR-1 and BR-2, two bridges each with a span of 181.60 meters. According to the project details reviewed during the visit, BR-1 is being constructed between RD 0/200 and RD 0/300 with an allotted cost of Rs 2,365.87 lakh. Meanwhile, BR-2 falls between RD 3/010 and RD 3/180 and has an allotment cost of Rs 2,429.45 lakh.
During the site visit, the Deputy Chief Minister emphasized the critical importance of these connectivity projects and directed the executing agencies and concerned officers to ensure they are completed in a time-bound manner without compromising on quality. Choudhary stressed the need for strict quality control, ordering officers to conduct detailed quality checks of the ongoing works to ensure all construction strictly adheres to approved designs, specifications, and prescribed engineering standards.
Taking a firm stance against project stalls, the Deputy Chief Minister stated that responsibility must be fixed for any undue delays. He directed the officers to identify bottlenecks impeding progress, submit an assessment regarding the reasons for slow execution, and implement remedial measures without further delay. He also called for the strict monitoring of progress at every stage to ensure these essential infrastructure projects serve the people effectively.
Published by True Roots Media Network