Garhwal Post Bureau
Lakhwar (Dehradun), 16 Jul: Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan today carried out a detailed onsite inspection of the under construction Lakhwar Multipurpose Project and reviewed the progress of construction across various stages. On this occasion, he issued strict directions to the agencies concerned to expedite the work. He emphasised that the project is of national importance and would benefit several states, which makes its timely completion a matter of high priority. During the inspection, he instructed Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVNL) and the executing agency, L&T, to ensure that the project is completed by 2031, advancing the earlier target of December 2034. He directed that all the agencies concerned prepare a plan within the next two to three days and report back, while also stressing the need to increase manpower and machinery to meet the revised deadline.
Bardhan also emphasised that the quality and adherence to the timelines must remain the foremost priorities. He asked for a PERT chart (Program Evaluation and Review Technique Chart) to be prepared and strictly followed to ensure hundred per cent compliance. He further directed that all the mandatory technical tests related to the project be conducted by the experts without delay and that the Central Water Commission’s (CWC) requirements be fulfilled at the earliest. He reminded the agencies that it is their collective responsibility to complete the project on time and instructed the senior officials of L&T and UJVNL to remain present at the site and carry out daily, fortnightly and monthly reviews at their own level.
He also stressed that compensation distribution for acquired land should be completed swiftly and that continuous dialogue be maintained with affected people to resolve pending issues. The Chief Secretary reiterated that the project must be executed with both efficiency and integrity, ensuring that benefits reach the intended states without further delay.
On this occasion, Principal Secretary Power R Meenakshi Sundaram, Managing Director, UJVNL, AK Singh, General Manager, L&T, Prabhu Kumar, Project Manager Vishnu Mohan Srivastava and other senior officials were among those present.
