Jaipur: Chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Friday warned officials that delays in public projects due to administrative laxity would not be tolerated and directed strict action against those responsible for holding up works related to water supply, electricity, healthcare, roads and other essential services.Chairing the sixth meeting of the state’s monthly Raj Unnati review programme, Sharma said citizens must receive uninterrupted benefits of govt schemes and development projects.“People should not suffer because of delays in approvals, tenders or administrative processes. If development works are stalled due to negligence, responsibility will be fixed and strict action will follow,” he said.Expressing displeasure over delays in the Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) pumping station and pipeline project in Sanganer, the chief minister directed officials to visit the site and expedite the work. He also instructed the chief secretary to streamline procedures related to approvals, land acquisition, tenders and work orders.“Major projects often get delayed at the stages of approvals, land acquisition and tendering. These processes must be streamlined so that projects are completed within stipulated timelines,” Sharma said.In a significant administrative action, the chief minister ordered the suspension of the Urban Improvement Trust (UIT) secretary in Sriganganagar and more than half a dozen other employees over alleged irregularities involving the issuance of two leases for the same parcel of land and commercial allotments on land reserved for public utilities.With the monsoon approaching, Sharma directed district collectors to ensure cleaning of drains, completion of road repair works and preparedness to tackle seasonal diseases. He also ordered the formation of a committee to review procurement and availability of medicines in govt hospitals.“There should be no shortage of medicines in govt healthcare facilities and all systems must remain fully prepared during the monsoon season,” he said.Reviewing development plans for Khatu Shyam Ji, Sharma instructed tourism dept and Rajasthan State Road Development Corporation (RSRDC) officials to give the pilgrimage centre a modern and grand appearance and complete ongoing infrastructure projects on time.Officials informed the meeting that 29 electric buses had been delivered to Jaipur and 18 to Bhilwara under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme. Sharma directed immediate deployment of the buses and speedy delivery of the remaining fleet.The meeting also reviewed implementation of the PM-JANMAN scheme, irrigation and power transmission projects, and preparations for Mission Hariyalo Rajasthan, which aims to plant 10 crore saplings during the monsoon season.
