PWD Secretary Flags Quality Lapses, Orders Checks During Rajnandgaon–Dongargaon Inspection

PWD Secretary Mukesh Kumar Bansal examines building plans with departmental engineers during his inspection of the government college under construction at Arjuni in Dongargaon development block on Thursday, October 22, 2026.Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/DPR

Mukesh Kumar Bansal directs verification of road width, base thickness and levels, sets a 15–20-day deadline for rest house improvements and stresses safety and accessibility at a new college building.

Key Highlights

• PWD Secretary inspects roads, bridges, a college building and an old rest house in Rajnandgaon and Dongargaon.
• Expresses displeasure over road construction and repair quality, directs regular field inspections.
• Seeks reports on road width, granular sub-base thickness, levels and markings.
• Orders technical defects to be rectified promptly and construction work documented through videography.
• Directs improvements to Dongargaon’s old rest house complex within 15–20 days.
• Calls for demarcation of approximately 10 acres of government college land at Arjuni.

Raipur: Public Works Department Secretary Mukesh Kumar Bansal expresses displeasure over shortcomings in road construction and repair quality during inspections in Rajnandgaon and Dongargaon on Thursday, directing officials to conduct regular field visits and ensure compliance with technical standards. Reviewing roads, bridges, a government college building under construction and an old rest house, he sought reports verifying road width, granular sub-base thickness, levels and markings.

Regular Field Inspections to Ensure Quality

Bansal directed officers to visit construction sites regularly and take responsibility for the quality of work rather than confining their supervision to offices.

He asked them to verify the prescribed road width, thickness of the granular sub-base, construction levels and road markings, and submit reports on their findings.

PWD Secretary Mukesh Kumar Bansal reviews structural work with departmental officers during his inspection of infrastructure projects in the Rajnandgaon–Dongargaon area on Thursday, October 22, 2026.Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/DPR

The Secretary stressed strict adherence to quality, safety and technical requirements, along with completion within stipulated timelines. He also directed regular monitoring and appropriate action wherever negligence is found.

Road Layers and Bridge Structures Under Review

Inspecting the four-lane widening work on the Rajnandgaon–Ambagarh Chowki road, Bansal directed officials to check the different pavement layers, prescribed width and levels.

At the bridge under construction at Pairi Nala village, he reviewed progress on the foundation, piers, caps and other structural components. He instructed engineers to pay particular attention to drainage and compliance with technical specifications.

During the inspection of the road under construction from Sukhri to Diwanbhedi, he sought quality checks on excavation, base preparation and other works.

He also directed officials to ensure videography of construction activities and proper maintenance of records. Contractors must work according to the prescribed plan, he said, and technical defects must be rectified immediately.

Dongargaon Rest House Complex to Be Put to Departmental Use

At the old rest house in Dongargaon, Bansal directed officials to develop the main building for use as a PWD office.

Other usable buildings within the complex are to be repaired and utilised as offices and storage rooms. He also instructed officials to remove dilapidated and unusable structures, level the premises and undertake cleaning.

All necessary improvement works are to be completed within 15–20 days, with funds arranged through available departmental heads.

PWD Secretary Mukesh Kumar Bansal examines project drawings with engineers during a bridge-site inspection in the Rajnandgaon–Dongargaon area on Thursday, October 22, 2026, stressing drainage arrangements and compliance with technical standards.Photo: primelookindia.com via CG/DPR

Bansal additionally directed improvements to road conditions, completion of road markings and centre lines, and cleaning and painting of dividers.

Demarcation Ordered for Arjuni College Land

The Secretary inspected the new government college building under construction at Arjuni village in Dongargaon development block.

He directed the formal demarcation of the college’s approximately 10-acre landholding and installation of boundary pillars around the site to protect government land against encroachment.

Officials were also asked to update revenue records relating to the land and its approach road.

Accessibility and Rainwater Drainage Emphasised

Inspecting the two-storey college building, Bansal reviewed the quality of flooring, plastering and other construction work.

He directed officials to account for the difference between the levels of the main entrance and the road and ensure convenient access. He also asked them to examine the feasibility of constructing a suitable ramp for persons with disabilities.

Proper downpipes must be provided for rainwater drainage, along with measures to protect the pipes, he instructed.

Senior Engineers Accompany Inspection

PWD Engineer-in-Chief V. K. Bhatpahari, Durg Zone Chief Engineer N. K. Jayant, Superintending Engineer Aparna Chourpagare and Executive Engineer Ritu Khare accompanied the Secretary during the inspections.

Other departmental officers were also present as Bansal reviewed progress and issued directions on quality control, maintenance and timely completion.