PWD Minister P.K. Basheer laments slow pace of NH works in Keralam
Kerala's PWD Minister P.K. Basheer expressed concern over the slow progress of NH 66 road works, noting that only 70% is complete and completion by 2027-28 is uncertain. The minister cited contractor negligence and lack of local knowledge as primary reasons for the delays.
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Infrastructure delays in Kerala impact regional connectivity and safety, leading to political friction regarding project management and oversight.
Only about 70% of the works on NH 66 in the State have been completed so far and despite two meetings with Union Minister for Surface Transport Nitin Gadkari, works have not picked up speed, PWD Minister P.K. Basheer said in the House on Tuesday.
Mr. Basheer said there were several issues affecting the progress of the NH 66 works, including the fact that the contractors in charge of the works had no idea about the peculiarities of the State. Most contractors had not even seen the State or the nature of work here and they seldom visited the worksite or attended the meetings called.
It is possible that the NH works may not be completed by 2027-28 either, the Minister said
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