Kollam MP urges faster PMGSY road work; State sanctions ₹30 lakh for re-tendered stretch
N.K. Premachandran, Member of Parliament, has called for aggressive monitoring and accelerated execution of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road projects across Kollam district. Reviewing infrastructure progress alongside the District Collector, the MP warned that persistent construction delays are inflicting avoidable hardships on residents and commuters. He stressed that timely completion must go hand in hand with uncompromising construction quality.
The review session assessed key developments within Anchal block, noting successful milestones alongside technical bottlenecks. While construction and tarring of some stretches have been completed, works on the Asuramangalam-Kombettimala-Thittikkara-Ayathil-Madhurappa-Gurumandiram road stalled after initial attempts to re-tender under existing technology proved unfeasible. A revised estimate incorporating updated technical specifications resulted in an additional cost of ₹25,84,611.03. This revised estimate has been submitted and is currently awaiting State government sanction.
In Chadayamangalam block, several projects are reaching completion, with officials confirming the completion of G2 works on multiple reaches. Meanwhile, the re-tendering of the Manjappara-Kundayyam Pulimoodu-Akkonom–Keezthoni-Anappara-Mukkada-Palaman road generated an extra financial liability of ₹30 lakh. According to the MP, the State government has sanctioned these additional funds, and final execution procedures are currently progressing to bring the project to a close.
PMGSY, launched by the Government of India, aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to unconnected rural habitations. Kollam’s hilly terrain and scattered settlements often complicate construction, leading to cost revisions and re-tendering. Delays not only inconvenience residents but also inflate project costs, underscoring the need for rigorous oversight and efficient project management.
The MP’s insistence on both speed and quality reflects broader public expectations. District officials have been directed to prioritise pending approvals and expedite field-level coordination. For the Anchal road, the pending State sanction remains critical, while the Chadayamangalam project’s recently cleared funds are expected to enable a swift conclusion. Residents in these blocks have repeatedly requested durable roads, which the MP acknowledged by urging engineers to follow technical specifications strictly and ensure that the completed stretches stand the test of time and weather.
As the projects move forward, the district administration is expected to hold frequent review meetings and resolve bottlenecks at the earliest. Mr. Premachandran pledged to follow up with State authorities on the pending estimates and to monitor progress until the roads are fully operational, assuring constituents that their concerns have been taken seriously.
