PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, August 30: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Karn Satyarthi reviewed the progress of various development schemes funded under Untied Fund, DMFT, NITI Aayog, and MP/MLA LAD during a meeting held at the collectorate auditorium on Saturday.
Expressing dissatisfaction over delays in the completion of several projects, the DC instructed officials to set realistic timelines at the approval stage itself and warned that accountability would be fixed in cases of unnecessary delays.
The review covered projects related to construction of bridges, culverts, approach roads, PCC roads, drinking water sources, and additional classrooms in schools.
The DC directed that incomplete projects must be expedited, and in case of non-performance, technical inspection reports should be submitted and fresh tenders issued.
Strict action was ordered against contractors showing negligence, poor quality, or laxity in work.
“Timely completion of works is the responsibility of engineering departments. Executive engineers must conduct regular inspections to monitor physical progress on-site,” the DC stressed.
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Scheme-wise Progress Report
District Untied Fund:
FY 2023-24: 78 schemes sanctioned, 76 completed, 2 pending
FY 2024-25: 118 schemes sanctioned, 57 completed, 61 pending
FY 2025-26: 58 schemes sanctioned, 1 completed, 57 pending
NITI Aayog Fund: 8 schemes sanctioned, including model Anganwadi centres, renovation of Anganwadi buildings, sal leaf plate and cup production units, food carts for women and transgender groups, a library-cum-resource centre, and kitchen facilities in government schools.
DMFT (District Mineral Foundation Trust): Out of 421 sanctioned schemes, 324 completed, 90 pending, while 7 were cancelled due to technical reasons
MP LAD: 131 sanctioned, 102 completed
FY 2023-24: 508 sanctioned, 405 completed
FY 2024-25: 579 sanctioned, 409 completed
FY 2025-26: 18 sanctioned, ongoing
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The DC instructed all departments to accelerate incomplete projects, ensure transparency, and give priority to schemes recommended by public representatives.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Development Commissioner Nagendra Paswan, NEP Director Santosh Garg, Civil Surgeon Sahir Pal, District Social Welfare Officer (in-charge) David Balihar, District Planning Officer (in-charge) Sudipta Raj, and officials from NREP, Special Division, Building Construction, Zila Parishad, Drinking Water & Sanitation, among others.
