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Questions mount over incomplete Rs 4.77 crore road project in Puri
Allegations of irregularities have surfaced over a 5-km road project from Chandanpur Branch Canal to Parbatipur in Odisha's Puri district, being executed at an estimated cost of Rs 4.77 crore under the Rural Development Department in Nimapara. Despite the project being sanctioned and work taken up, the road remains incomplete, raising concerns among local residents.
Residents have questioned the quality and progress of the construction, alleging that work has not progressed as expected despite the substantial sanctioned amount. They have sought clarification from authorities over the delay and whether the work is being carried out according to prescribed specifications with proper monitoring.
The road is expected to improve connectivity for the surrounding areas. Residents have urged authorities to inspect the work and take action if irregularities are found, seeking early completion of the project. The allegations are yet to be independently verified, and a response from the Rural Development Department is awaited.
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This is not an isolated case. In Odisha, rural road projects under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) have faced delays due to contractor disputes, fund release bottlenecks, and poor supervision by the executing department. The cost overrun on this Rs 4.77 crore project, if delays continue, could exceed the approved estimate, leaving villagers without connectivity for years. The key question is whether the Nimapara Rural Development Department conducted periodic site inspections and enforced milestone-based payments. The next step is a likely visit by the district collector or a notice to the contractor, failure of which could lead to blacklisting.
Source: odishatv.in
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