Project Construction and Implementation Committee meeting concluded

Raipur, November 5, 2026: An important meeting of the Project Construction and Implementation Committee was held today at the Ministry's Mahanadi Bhawan, chaired by Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary Mr. Vikassheel. The meeting reviewed the progress of various proposed construction and development projects in the state, and outlined future plans.

Emphasis on clear cost estimation and timely preparation

Chief Secretary Vikassheel strictly instructed officials to ensure complete clarity in the cost comparison analysis of proposed construction projects, ensuring a fair and realistic assessment of each project's cost. He directed them to identify key projects to be included in the upcoming budget in a timely manner and ensure the necessary administrative and technical preparations are made in advance.

Discussion on major road and infrastructure projects

During the meeting, the officials informed about the progress of ongoing and proposed development works in various areas through presentations. Mainly these projects were discussed in detail. Road construction work including bridges and culverts on Bhanupratappur-Kanker-Pankhajur road in Kanker district. Construction of Railway Overbridge (ROB) on Bilaspur-Katni railway line in Bilaspur area and construction of flyover bridge in Bilaspur district are included. Upgradation and widening work of Nagri-Kanker-Bhanupratappur-Manpur-Rajnandgaon-Kawardha-Fasterpur Kunda roads and Kumhari, Ahiwara-Dhamdha-Gandai-Salhewara roads in Durg and other areas.

Principal Secretaries and Secretaries of several senior departments of the government were present in the meeting, prominent among them were Additional Chief Secretary of Forest and Climate Change Department Mr. Manoj Kumar Pingua, Secretary of Finance Department Dr. Rohit Yadav, Secretary of Public Works Department Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Secretary of Water Resources Department Mr. Rajesh Kumar Toppo, Secretary of Planning, Economic and Statistics Department Mr. Bhuvnesh Yadav, Secretary of Energy Department Mr. Sarang Mittal and other senior officers of various departments.