Gujarat chief minister reviews implementation of high-priority projects
Gandhinagar: Chief minister
Bhupendra Patel
on Wednesday reviewed the progress of implementation of high-priority projects worth Rs 18,000 crore in the state. He directed senior officials to conduct field visits for ongoing project monitoring and follow-up.
Among the projects reviewed by the CM were the Surat-Vapi deep-sea pipeline project, the Bhavnagar brownfield port development project, the Sutrapada–Veraval–Madhwad fishing harbour development, the widening and strengthening of highways, and the construction of major bridges. Additionally, the construction of new civil hospitals in Surat and Mansa, the construction of 10,000 EWS housing units in Ahmedabad, a railway overbridge at Talod, and the construction of a police training centre at Khalal in Kheda were also reviewed.
An official statement said that the CM directed the formation of a high-level committee under the chairmanship of the chief secretary to periodically hold review meetings. This is to ensure coordination among departments from the initial stage to the completion of these high-priority projects.
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Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday reviewed the progress of implementation of high-priority projects worth Rs 18,000 crore in the state.
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He directed senior officials to conduct field visits for ongoing project monitoring and follow-up.
Among the projects reviewed by the CM were the Surat-Vapi deep-sea pipeline project, the Bhavnagar brownfield port development project, the Sutrapada–Veraval–Madhwad fishing harbour development, the widening and strengthening of highways, and the construction of major bridges. Additionally, the construction of new civil hospitals in Surat and Mansa, the construction of 10,000 EWS housing units in Ahmedabad, a railway overbridge at Talod, and the construction of a police training centre at Khalal in Kheda were also reviewed.
An official statement said that the CM directed the formation of a high-level committee under the chairmanship of the chief secretary to periodically hold review meetings. This is to ensure coordination among departments from the initial stage to the completion of these high-priority projects.
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