Report sought after checking road width, thickness and level of GSB, instructions to officials for regular field inspection

Raipur. October 2026. Secretary of Public Works Department, Mr. Mukesh Kumar Bansal, today inspected roads, bridges, under-construction college building and old rest house in Rajnandgaon and Dongargaon area and gave necessary instructions to the officials. Expressing displeasure over the quality of road construction and repair, he asked the officials to visit the construction sites regularly to ensure the quality of work instead of being confined to the offices. He directed to check the width of the road, thickness of granular sub-base (GSB), level and marking and submit a report.

The Secretary of the Public Works Department, while reviewing the four-lane widening work of Rajnandgaon to Ambagarh Chowki road, asked to check the various layers of the road, the prescribed width and level. Reviewing the progress of the foundation, pillar, cap and other structural works of the bridge under construction in village Pairi Nala, he gave instructions to pay special attention to water drainage and technical parameters. He inspected the road under construction from village Sukhri to Deewanbheri and asked to check the quality of excavation, base construction and other works and to ensure videography of the construction works and maintenance of necessary records. He instructed the contractors to get the work done as per the prescribed action plan and to rectify the technical flaws immediately.

While inspecting the old rest house in Dongargaon, Mr. Bansal asked to develop the main building as the office of the Public Works Department and to repair other usable buildings of the premises and use them as offices and storage rooms. He directed to complete all the necessary improvement works within 15 to 20 days including removal of dilapidated and unusable structures, leveling and cleaning of the premises. He asked to arrange funds for this from the available departmental items. He also directed to improve the condition of the road, get the work of road marking and center line done and to get the divider cleaned and painted.

The departmental secretary also inspected the new government college building under construction in village Arjuni of Dongargaon development block. He directed that the college's approximately 10 acres of land be properly demarcated and pillars be installed as boundary marks around it, to protect the government land from encroachment. He also directed that revenue records related to the land and access roads be updated. He inspected the quality of the flooring, plastering, and other work in the two-story college building under construction. He directed that the college ensure smooth movement, taking into account the difference in level between the main entrance and the road, and explored the possibility of constructing ramps suitable for the disabled. He also directed that proper downpipe arrangements be made for rainwater drainage and measures be taken to protect the pipes.

Mr. Bansal instructed that the construction work should be completed within the stipulated time frame, strictly adhering to quality, safety and technical standards. He instructed that the construction work should be regularly monitored and necessary action should any negligence be found. During the inspection of all the works, Chief Engineer of Public Works Department Mr. V.K. Bhatpahari, Chief Engineer of Durg Zone Mr. N.K. Jayant, Superintending Engineer Mrs. Aparna Chaurpagar and Executive Engineer Ms. Ritu Khare along with other officials were present.