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UP hires IITs to audit infrastructure projects over Rs 100 crore
The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed IIT Kanpur, IIT-BHU and IIT Roorkee to conduct independent quality audits of state infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 100 crore. The move covers roads, bridges,…
The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed IIT Kanpur, IIT-BHU and IIT Roorkee to conduct independent quality audits of state infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 100 crore. The move covers roads, bridges, water supply and sewerage works across the state.
The audits aim to ensure compliance with design standards and construction quality. The decision follows concerns over project delays and substandard work in some districts. The IITs will submit periodic reports to the state government.
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This is the first time UP has roped in multiple IITs for concurrent audits, shifting from post-facto inspections. The state spends about Rs 30,000 crore annually on infrastructure. The IITs' reports will go directly to the chief minister's office, bypassing the public works department. That signals an effort to cut bureaucratic filter. The key number to watch: how many projects are flagged for rework in the first six months.
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