LEH, Oct 31: Chief Secretary, Union Territory of Ladakh, Ashish Kundra, on Saturday inspected the newly constructed Secretariat building in Leh to review the progress of ongoing construction and assess the status of pending works.
During the visit, the Chief Secretary took stock of the overall progress of the project, examined the infrastructure and facilities being developed in the building and reviewed the remaining components requiring completion.
He directed the concerned departments and executing agencies to expedite the pace of work and ensure the early completion of all pending components. Stressing the importance of timely execution, he called for close coordination among the departments and agencies concerned to address bottlenecks and ensure completion within the stipulated timeframe.
The Chief Secretary also emphasised the need to maintain high construction quality standards and ensure that the building is equipped with all essential facilities for the smooth and efficient functioning of the UT Administration.
He was accompanied by Commissioner Secretary/Divisional Commissioner Shurbir Singh, Secretary Planning Himanshu Gupta, Secretary Transport Arava Gopi Krishna, the Chief Engineer of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), and other concerned officers and officials.