R&B Min assures to resolve issue of pending contractor bills
During a review meeting held at the Secretariat on Sunday, the Minister reviewed the status of five pending Integrated District Office Complexes (IDOCs) in Adilabad, Warangal, Mulugu, Narayanpet, and Karimnagar. Officials brought the issue of pending bills to the Minister's notice. The Minister instructed that the Warangal and Mulugu IDOCs, which are in the final stages, be completed immediately and made ready for inauguration.
Reviewing the pending ROB (Rail Over Bridge) constructions, the Minister specifically asked for the Madhavnagar ROB in Nizamabad to be completed at the earliest. He also instructed officials to focus on ROBs, medical colleges, and TIMS hospitals that are in the final stages of construction.
He stressed that the Roads & Buildings department carries major responsibilities and urged officers to prioritise and finish critical infrastructure projects swiftly. 'Better roads enhance transport convenience and act as a key indicator of development,' the Minister noted.
Highlighting that Greater Hyderabad sees a daily vehicular movement of over 91 lakh vehicles, he emphasised the need for high-quality road infrastructure in both urban and rural Telangana.
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