Gujarat CM Orders Urgent Road Repairs Amid Monsoon Damage
Reviewing the condition of rural, urban, and highway roads - including National Highways, State Highways, and Panchayat-owned roads - the Chief Minister called the road network the 'backbone of development' and stressed its vital role in daily civilian life.
'Not a single dry day should go wasted. Even holidays must be utilised to speed up the work,' Patel said, adding that contractors must be held accountable for poor work, especially if the damage has occurred within the defect liability period.
He underlined that quality should not be compromised under any circumstances. The meeting was attended by municipal commissioners via video conference. The Chief Minister instructed civic bodies to carry out emergency repairs in areas facing problems like road damage, waterlogging, and underpass flooding.
He also urged long-term planning to prevent the recurrence of such issues. Patel called for seamless coordination between various agencies, including the NHAI, Road Construction Department, Panchayats, and Municipal Corporations.
He directed field engineers - superintendents, executives, and deputy engineers - to visit affected sites immediately and initiate on-the-spot repairs.
According to a presentation by the Road Construction Department, major repair and structural work are currently underway on around 243 bridges across the state. Diversions are being managed and continuously monitored to ensure traffic flow.
NHAI officials briefed the Chief Minister that of the 83 km of National Highway damaged during this monsoon season, repair work has been completed on 58 km. The remaining 25 km is expected to be restored soon.
Patel reiterated the government's commitment to restoring public infrastructure swiftly and maintaining high standards.
'People's lives should not be disrupted due to delays in road repair. Departments must act with urgency and responsibility,' he said.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Indian Express
CM Patel to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for projects worth ₹358 crore in Banaskantha today
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is set to visit Suigam, a border village in Banaskantha district, on Thursday, where he will dedicate and launch multiple development projects worth ₹358.37 crore, according to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO). The CM will reach Suigam at 10 am to inaugurate a newly-constructed bus terminal, built at a cost of ₹1.83 crore, by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC). He will also flag off 11 new buses, part of the first phase of 1,963 buses being introduced across the state. Later, in Nadabet, he will virtually inaugurate projects worth ₹55.68 crore and lay foundation stones for works amounting to ₹302.69 crore, said the statement. These projects span across key departments including Health, Roads & Buildings, Education, and Energy. Among the major health sector announcements is the foundation stone for a sub-district hospital in Deesa, to be built at a cost of ₹80 crore, along with sub-health centers in six remote villages. At least 45 new classrooms built under the 'Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan' in rural schools of Banaskantha will be inaugurated, and foundation stones will be laid for another 54 classrooms, according to the statement. The CM will also inaugurate three new 66KV substations and lay the foundation for two more, aimed at strengthening electricity supply in the region, with an estimated investment of ₹29 crore, said the CMO release. Following these official functions, Patel will visit the Nadabet Border Outpost (BOP) to interact with personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF), and offer prayers at the Nadeshwari Mata temple. Gujarat Legislative Assembly Speaker Shankarbhai Chaudhary, Minister of Industries and Banaskantha district in-charge Balvantsinh Rajput, along with other dignitaries, will also be present during the day-long ceremonies.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Tailored courses needed to match local jobs: Guv
Bhopal: Educational institutions must align their curricula with local employment prospects to ensure youth are job-ready when new industries arrive in the state, governor Mangubhai Patel said on Wednesday. He stressed the need for academic programmes that prepare students for roles in emerging industrial sectors. Patel was speaking at a national workshop on 'Employment-Oriented Education: Trends and New Opportunities' under Madhya Pradesh @2047 organised by the higher education dept here. CM Mohan Yadav said: "Today skill is the true currency. That is why, through innovation, we are moving toward skill development among youth." "Madhya Pradesh is primarily an agricultural state and therefore, we have extended agricultural education to general colleges. If youth want to pursue a career in agriculture, they should be equipped with knowledge of modern technology." This workshop aims to address the changing times by developing employment-oriented education and opportunities. Yadav said the govt has already begun implementing the National Education Policy-2020 (NEP) in over 10,000 educational institutions in the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa Prices in Dubai Might Be Lower Than You Think! Villa for sale in Dubai | Search Ads Learn More Undo "More than 220 Sandipani schools have been established in the state, equipped with modern computer coding labs." "Education should not be merely about acquiring a paper degree... that is why courses such as artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning, cloud computing and biotechnology have been introduced in state universities," the CM said.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
RTI shows zero progress on outer ring road in 24 months
T'puram: Even as state govt issued a two-month ultimatum to National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to complete land acquisition and compensation disbursal for outer ring road (ORR) project from Vizhinjam to Navaikulam, RTI revelations show that the project did not move beyond its planning stage for the past two years. According to a Right to Information (RTI) reply received by local resident and affected landowner K Raveendran Nair on June 19, 2025, from the NHAI, the detailed project report (DPR) is still under preparation. Shockingly, this is the same status that was conveyed to him two years ago in a previous RTI reply dated June 27, 2023. Both responses were signed by NHAI project director Debaprasad Sahoo, indicating no visible progress over the last 24 months. In the latest RTI reply, Sahoo wrote, "Preparation of DPR is under progress. Hence, acquisition has not been started." This aligns with the earlier reply from 2023, exposing the stagnation that continues to plague the crucial infrastructure project. The ORR, spanning approximately 78km, is aimed at easing traffic congestion in Thiruvananthapuram and linking major hubs including the Vizhinjam port and NH-66 at Navaikulam. The project, originally conceived over a decade ago, is essential for decongesting city roads and boosting port-related logistics. However, without completion of DPR, the land acquisition process cannot proceed, effectively stalling all subsequent steps including compensation to affected parties. This directly contradicts state govt's recent push to expedite the project with revenue and transport departments coordinating efforts to clear bottlenecks. RTI applicant, Nair, whose land falls within the proposed alignment, expressed deep frustration. "For two years, the status has not changed. They are giving the same answer again. How long are they planning to fool the public? If there is no DPR, there is no acquisition and the project is going nowhere," he said. Nair has been advocating for transparency and clarity regarding the acquisition and compensation timelines, noting that affected landowners have been left in the dark despite the project being featured in multiple budget announcements. When contacted, Sahoo was unavailable for a comment. Meanwhile, a senior NHAI official, on condition of anonymity, acknowledged the delay. "DPR preparation is nearing completion and we hope to submit it to the Centre soon. We understand the frustration on the ground, but finalising a DPR for such a large-scale project is complex. Still, we aim to complete it within the next few months," the official said. Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari recently assured state govt that final approval for DPR would be granted by the end of July. Once that approval comes through, compensation disbursal and the tendering process can only begin. State PWD minister P A Mohamed Riyas also promised that the approval would be received by the end of July.
