Question : SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES



(a) Whether the Government has conducted any supervision in regard to construction activities especially use of sub-standard construction material under Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT) in various districts of Madhya Pradesh after the release of funds;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the outcome thereof; and

(c) the action taken by the Government against erring agencies?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OFSTATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a) to (c) : In accordance with the provisions of Scheme guidelines on Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme for Small and Medium Towns (UIDSSMT), the execution and monitoring of approved schemes is done at State level. The State Level Nodal Agency (SLNA) of Government of Madhya Pradesh has reported that it has been periodically monitoring the execution of sanctioned projects. The Government of Madhya Pradesh has reported that no specific complaint has been received regarding the quality of material being used in the projects.