Coronavirus: Chhattisgarh cancels tenders for building new Assembly building, stops major projects

The Chhattisgarh government on Thursday cancelled tenders for the construction of the new Assembly building and also stopped work on major projects in the state, reported PTI.

In a statement, the state government said that construction work of the Assembly, the new governor’s house, chief minister’s house, residences of ministers and senior officers, new circuit house has now been stopped with immediate effect.

“Foundation stone for the construction of new Assembly building, Raj Bhavan, chief minister’s house, residence of ministers and senior officials, new circuit house was laid before start of Corona[virus],” tweeted Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. “Today [Thursday], all these construction works have been stopped in these times of crisis.” The foundation laying ceremony was done in November 2019.

The money saved will be diverted towards improving Covid-related facilities, according to India Today. The state government has also decided to take more strict measures to rein in the spread of the infection.

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कोरोना काल से पहले प्रदेश में नए विधानसभा भवन, राजभवन, मुख्यमंत्री निवास, मंत्रीगणों व वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों के आवास, नये सर्किट हाउस इत्यादि के निर्माण कार्य का शिलान्यास किया गया था।

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— Bhupesh Baghel (@bhupeshbaghel) May 13, 2021

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