Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A high-level meeting chaired by state PWD minister Rakesh Singh at Residency Kothi on Sunday underscored the government's commitment to transforming public works into public welfare. The review focused on 37 major construction projects in the Indore division, encompassing flyovers, railway overbridges, highway expansions, educational institutions, and even religious infrastructure, with a total budget exceeding Rs 20 crore.
Water resources minister TulsiramSilawat, MP Shankar Lalwani, MLA Madhu Verma, MahendraHardia, Usha Thakur, Ramesh Mendola, Golu Shukla, and other senior officials and engineers were present in the meeting. Key projects under scrutiny included the six-lane flyovers connecting Musakhedi to Crystal IT Park and Satyasai Square to Dewas Naka, along with railway overbridges at Banganga, Sanwer Road, and Teen Pulia (Khandwa).
Highway expansions on the Indore-Ujjain, Indore-Depalpur, and Indore-Nemawar routes were also discussed. Beyond infrastructure, the meeting addressed the development of CM Rise Schools, the expansion of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, and improved access to Sant Singaji Temple. Minister Singh issued strict directives, emphasising zero tolerance for delays and mandating rigorous on-site quality control by engineers and contractors. He prioritised the fast-tracking of railway overbridges on the Sanwer Road and Dewas Rail Section and stressed the timely completion of the Indore-Ujjain 6-lane widening project before the 2028 Simhastha Fair.
The meeting also addressed concerns raised by public representatives, including toll plaza congestion, enhanced sensor camera implementation, and meticulous service road planning. The government's focus on efficiency, quality, and accountability aims to ensure that these projects not only enhance Indore's infrastructure but also significantly improve the lives of its citizens.
