Patna: Chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday directed officials to complete the construction of exhibits for various galleries at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Science City in Patna here by 2028, saying the project must advance scientific temper, innovation and science education in Bihar. The science city is located in Rajendra Nagar, and officials were told to coordinate across departments for their completion.The instruction came during a review of state projects costing more than Rs 100 crore each monitored under “Bihar Gati” and the central govt schemes. The meeting was held at Sankalp auditorium in Lok Sevak Awas. Choudhary asked departments to accelerate implementation of development works, follow prescribed timelines and ensure that welfare benefits reach eligible beneficiaries.Reviewing the 55-km Amas-Shivrampur section in Package-1 of Amas-Darbhanga route under NH-119D, Choudhary said the stretch should be completed by 2027. He also directed officials to proceed with the required agreement with National Highways Authority of India under the Bihar Reservoir Restoration and Silt Management Policy to enable effective implementation of related works.On Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), the CM ordered faster completion of the housing survey and speedy, transparent disposal of objections so that eligible families receive assistance on time. He said the target of constructing 12 lakh houses under the rural housing scheme should be achieved soon, with flood-affected families placed on the priority list.During the review of Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Mahaabhiyan (PM-JANMAN), the focus was on providing pucca houses to eligible families from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups. Choudhary directed officials to run a special campaign so that tribal families can access the scheme’s benefits.He also reviewed land availability for beneficiaries seeking house construction support under Mukhyamantri Vas Sthal Kray Sahayata Yojana. District secretaries in charge were told to conduct circle-wise assessments of govt land availability and take steps to resolve difficulties in extending assistance. While assessing Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Yojana, Choudhary instructed officials to monitor implementation regularly and ensure benefits are provided as per prescribed provisions.The CM said govt was committed to completing projects within deadlines and taking welfare benefits to the person at the last rung. He asked officials to review schemes and projects routinely, give priority to pending work and prevent avoidable delays in execution.
