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Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Indian Express
Gujarat CM visits Dharoi dam site, plans afoot to make it ‘world-class sustainable tourism, pilgrimage destination'
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday visited Dharoi dam site in Mehsana district and inspected various ongoing projects to develop the area into a world-class sustainable tourism and pilgrimage destination. During the visit, the CM also chaired a meeting on Dam Safety while reviewing the situation of various reservoirs in the state. An official release stated that the Dharoi development project is being implemented in three phases at a cost of Rs 1,100 crore. The objective of the project is to give impetus to tourism in the region through spiritual, adventure, eco and recreational activities and to create employment opportunities for local residents, it added. The state government is developing the region as an iconic place while creating a tourism circuit covering places like Polo forest, Taranga, Vadnagar and Ambaji, according to the statement. During his visit to Dharoi, the CM chaired a high-level meeting on dam safety in the state. An official release said that Gujarat has a total of 1,124 reservoirs that include 22 big dams, 96 medium dams, and 1,006 small dams. Their pre-monsoon inspection was completed and all of them are in safe condition, it said. A review of the same was done in the meeting. The CM was also given a presentation according to which more than 25 reservoirs are filled to 100% capacity while 56 of them are 70% to 100% full. As many as 42 reservoirs are filled 25% to 30% while 40 of them are running at under 25% capacity. As per the release, the biggest dam of Gujarat, Sardar Sarovar Dam, has 4,889 million cubic metre water at present. During the visit, the CM was accompanied by Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi, Chief Advisor Hasmukh Adhia and other senior officials along with local MPs and MLAs.
Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
CM reviews repair works of roads, bridges; asks officials to adopt proactive approach, ensure immediate redressal of complaints
Chief Minister (CM) Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing repair works of roads and bridges across the state through the video wall of the CM Dashboard. He directed officials to adopt a proactive approach to road repairs, ensure quick restoration of traffic movement and the immediate redressal of citizens' complaints by prioritising road maintenance. The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi; Additional Chief Secretary to the CM, M K Das; CM's advisor S S Rathore, Principal Secretary of Urban Development and Urban Housing Department (UD&UH Department), M Thennarasan; Additional Principal Secretary to the CM, Avantika Singh; Secretary to the CM, Vikrant Pandey; Secretary of Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department, P R Patelia and others. Officials from district administration and urban local bodies also participated through video conference. As per an official release from the Chief Minister's Office, CM Patel instructed engineers and officials to ensure that no complaint, however small, remains unresolved and that repair works are prioritised to prevent the public from facing any inconvenience. The CM emphasised that all complaints received through the R&B department's 24×7 control room, GujMarg mobile app, municipal apps, WhatsApp, websites, helpline numbers, city civic centres, and command & control centers must be addressed promptly and satisfactorily, with active monitoring by the officials concerned. At Tuesday's meeting, UD&UH Secretary Thennarasan outlined the mechanism for the prompt redressal of citizens' complaints in urban areas, highlighting that out of 15,424 complaints received from metropolitan cities, 12,023 were successfully resolved. R&B Secretary Patelia informed the CM that 99.66% of the 3,632 complaints received via GujMarg app were resolved. As per the release, the number of users on the GujMarg app increased from 10,767 to 28,449 in just three days. The release stated, 'The CM directed that all ongoing repair works be closely monitored through field visits by officers, local authorities, and district administrations. He instructed thorough inspection and prompt repair of bridges closed for safety, with strict quality checks. For bridges with diverted traffic, he emphasised ensuring safe alternate routes and smooth traffic flow. He further stressed that repairs must continue without interruption, and citizen convenience must be prioritised. On rain-free days, additional manpower should be deployed to expedite road and bridge restoration.' Besides, a comprehensive review was conducted of the ongoing road repair operations, including patchwork and pothole filling, at the meet. 'As of now, 47% of patchwork on damaged roads has been completed, and more than 63% of pothole-filling work has been accomplished. Additionally, a significant portion of road repairs under the jurisdiction of the 17 Municipal Corporations in the state has also been completed,' the CMO release further stated.
Hans India
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Gujarat Chief Minister reviews road and bridge repairs through CM dashboard video wall
Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday initiated an intensive review of the state-wide roads and bridges, damaged by heavy monsoon rains. He reviewed the ongoing repair works of roads and bridges across the state through the video wall of the CM Dashboard. While monitoring the repair work, the Chief Minister instructed the officials to adopt a proactive approach to road repairs and asked them to ensure that the restoration of traffic movement and redressal of the citizens' complaints is prioritised. Warning against any lapses or negligence, the Chief Minister directed the engineers and officials to ensure that no complaint, however small, remains unresolved and that repair works are prioritised to prevent the public from facing any inconvenience. He said that all citizen complaints received through the Roads and Buildings Department's 24x7 control room, the 'GujMarg' mobile app, municipal apps, WhatsApp, websites, helpline numbers, City Civic Centres, and Command & Control Centres must be addressed promptly and satisfactorily, with active monitoring by the concerned officials to ensure swift resolution. The Chief Minister further directed that all ongoing repair works should be closely monitored through field visits by officers, local authorities, and district administrations. Principal Secretary of Urban Development M. Thennarasan, sharing information on complaint redressal, said that out of 15,424 complaints received from metropolitan cities, 12,023 have been successfully resolved. Out of the 3,632 complaints received via the 'GujMarg' app of the Roads and Buildings Department, 99.66 per cent have been resolved. Also, the number of users on the 'GujMarg' app increased from 10,767 to 28,449 in just three days, registering a 164 per cent increase in the App's growth. The state government is continuing its awareness campaigns to promote the app's usage. The Chief Minister also instructed the NHAI field officers to expedite repairs on National Highways affected by damage and interstate traffic disruption.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Toll collection suspended on 28 km stretch of Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway from today
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the temporary suspension of toll collection on a 28.71 km stretch of the Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway (NH-754K), owing to essential repair work currently underway. This stretch falls under Package-4 of the Sanchore-Santalpur section of the expressway, a key infrastructure link being developed under the ambitious Bharatmala Pariyojana. ADVERTISEMENT According to the official statement, the toll suspension will be effective from 8:00 AM on July 15 and will remain in place until the completion of the ongoing rectification work. This decision has been taken in the larger public interest to ensure commuter safety and convenience during the repair phase. The 125 km corridor from Sanchore in Rajasthan to Santalpur in Gujarat's Patan district forms a vital segment of the economic corridor that aims to significantly improve inter-state connectivity across India's northern and eastern regions. The Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway also plays a strategic role in enhancing access to major ports such as Jamnagar, Kandla, and Mundra, thereby strengthening India's international trade logistics and reducing travel time for freight movement across the country. Earlier on July 7, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed that all damage to highways, as well as rural and urban roads, caused by heavy monsoon rains, be repaired on a priority basis and restored to their original condition without delay, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a press release. In a high-level meeting, the Chief Minister emphasised that road networks, crucial for development and daily public transportation, must not remain damaged due to heavy rainfall, and that immediate repairs should be undertaken to ensure their continued operation. He held a meeting in Gandhinagar with senior officials from the relevant departments to review the current status of national highways, state highways, and roads under the purview of panchayats in rural areas, towns, and metropolitan cities. ADVERTISEMENT In the meeting, CM Bhupendra Patel stated that road and bridge repairs, including patchwork, should not be delayed awaiting the end of rainfall. He emphasised that not a single day with no or minimal rainfall should go to waste, and that repair work must continue even on holidays in the interest of the public. He further stated that in cases where damage occurs or repairs are required within the Defect Liability Period, the responsibility must be fixed on the contractor, and appropriate action should be taken. He also stressed the importance of ensuring the quality of all repair and construction works. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
India Gazette
a day ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Toll collection suspended on 28 km stretch of Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway from today
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 15 (ANI): The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the temporary suspension of toll collection on a 28.71 km stretch of the Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway (NH-754K), owing to essential repair work currently underway. This stretch falls under Package-4 of the Sanchore-Santalpur section of the expressway, a key infrastructure link being developed under the ambitious Bharatmala Pariyojana. According to the official statement, the toll suspension will be effective from 8:00 AM on July 15 and will remain in place until the completion of the ongoing rectification work. This decision has been taken in the larger public interest to ensure commuter safety and convenience during the repair phase. The 125 km corridor from Sanchore in Rajasthan to Santalpur in Gujarat's Patan district forms a vital segment of the economic corridor that aims to significantly improve inter-state connectivity across India's northern and eastern regions. The Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway also plays a strategic role in enhancing access to major ports such as Jamnagar, Kandla, and Mundra, thereby strengthening India's international trade logistics and reducing travel time for freight movement across the country. Earlier on July 7, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has directed that all damage to highways, as well as rural and urban roads, caused by heavy monsoon rains, be repaired on a priority basis and restored to their original condition without delay, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a press release. In a high-level meeting, the Chief Minister emphasised that road networks, crucial for development and daily public transportation, must not remain damaged due to heavy rainfall, and that immediate repairs should be undertaken to ensure their continued operation. He held a meeting in Gandhinagar with senior officials from the relevant departments to review the current status of national highways, state highways, and roads under the purview of panchayats in rural areas, towns, and metropolitan cities. In the meeting, CM Bhupendra Patel stated that road and bridge repairs, including patchwork, should not be delayed awaiting the end of rainfall. He emphasised that not a single day with no or minimal rainfall should go to waste, and that repair work must continue even on holidays in the interest of the public. He further stated that in cases where damage occurs or repairs are required within the Defect Liability Period, the responsibility must be fixed on the contractor, and appropriate action should be taken. He also stressed the importance of ensuring the quality of all repair and construction works. (ANI)
