Aizawl: Mizoram’s Public Works Department (PWD) will begin floating tenders for 45 roads under the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV) from November, officials said on Thursday.
The announcement was made at a review meeting on PMGSY works in Aizawl, chaired by Vanlalzuala Chenkual, PWD Chief Engineer (Planning) and empowered officer of the Mizoram Rural Road Development Agency (MiRRDA).
PWD Engineer-in-Chief and MiRRDA Chief Executive Officer David Sapzova said the review of ongoing and completed projects was necessary ahead of the rollout of PMGSY-IV. He directed officials to expedite pending works and ensure the maintenance of roads and related infrastructure.
Sapzova also stressed the need to maintain quality in the implementation of PMGSY-IV projects, noting the department’s role in rural connectivity.
During the review, representatives from 13 divisions presented updates on project progress, pending works and implementation challenges in the morning session. Seven more divisions made presentations in the afternoon.
State Quality Coordinator T. Lalkhanhau discussed stage passing, section planning and progress. SR Lalramthanga addressed issues related to action taken reports (ATRs), while M. Lalrammawia discussed E-Marg, maintenance and Online Management, Monitoring and Accounting System (OMMAS)-related matters.
Chief Engineer (Roads) C Lalthlamuani, Chief Engineer (Highways) Robin Lalrinmawia and engineers from various divisions attended the meeting.