Funds for devpt works soon: PWD min Bhosale
Bhosale was in Jalgaon district for the inaugration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial and Shivsruthi. Water resources department (WRD) minister Girish Mahajan was also present attheprogramme. Thereafter, Mahajan and Bhosale also visited Fattepur, a small town in Jamner taluka, where they reviewed the construction of road under Hybrid Annuity Model.
While addressing the media, Shivendra Raje Bhosale said, "The state cleared Rs9,000 crore as part of the dues to the contractors who completed their works and were waiting for the payments. The rest of the payments would also be released soon." "I don't think there would be any issue about the payments for the contractors. I placed the demand and the chief minister cleared that. I have now sought the next instalment. I am sure the next round of funds will be released next week.
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