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Samrat directs officials to complete pending development projects within deadlines

Patna, Oct 27 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Tuesday directed officials to prioritise pending development works and ensure that projects are completed within stipulated timelines, stressing that unnecessary delays in implementation would not be tolerated.
Reviewing development projects costing more than Rs 100 crore and various centrally sponsored schemes at a meeting held at the 'Sankalp' auditorium at Loksevak Awas, the Chief Minister said ensuring that the benefits of development and welfare schemes reach eligible beneficiaries was a priority of the state government.
He directed officials to regularly monitor the progress of projects and schemes and ensure that their benefits reached the last person in the queue.
Reviewing the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Science City in Rajendra Nagar, Patna, Choudhary directed that the construction of exhibits in its various galleries be completed by 2028. He said the project would help promote scientific awareness, innovation and science education in the state.
He also directed officials to complete the 55-km Amas-Shivram-pur section under Package-I of the Amas-Darbhanga road project on National Highway-119D by 2027.
The Chief Minister further asked officials to expedite the process of entering into the necessary agreement with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for implementing the Bihar Reservoir Restoration and Silt Management Policy.
Reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, he directed officials to expedite the survey process for housing construction and resolve objections promptly and transparently. He stressed the need to achieve the target of constructing 12 lakh houses at the earliest and give priority to flood-affected families.
Choudhary also called for a special drive to ensure pucca houses for eligible families belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan.
Reviewing the Mukhyamantri Awas Sthal Kray Sahayata Yojana, he directed district in-charge secretaries to assess the availability of government land at the circle level and take necessary steps to resolve difficulties faced by eligible beneficiaries.
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