Complete New Secretariat at earliest; ensure construction quality control: KCR

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao directed Roads and Buildings Minister V Prashant Reddy to complete the construction of the New Secretariat at the earliest without any compromise on the quality.

KCR visited the under-construction Secretariat and inspected the works on Wednesday evening.

Chief Minister inspected the ongoing construction activity in the new Secretariat premises. He discussed the progress with the officials. KCR instructed the authorities to take all necessary steps and precautions to complete the works simultaneously at a fast pace.

CM wanted the works should not be delayed under any circumstances. He asked officials to select new models for the construction of slabs, domes on the building, interior works, and furniture.

CM also inspected the construction works of ministers' chambers, meeting halls, and Ante rooms and made suggestions to the officials. He instructed the officials to develop greenery and landscaping in the secretariat premises and also in the center of the building on sprawling 2 acres of free space.

KCR also inspected Red stone and drainage construction works. CM directed the officials to complete the visitor's lounge. He suggested constructing separate parking for foreign delegates, ministers, MPs, MLCs, MLAs, and visitors. He said proper precautions should be taken to ensure the convenience of public representatives, officials, and people coming from different districts.

CM instructed the authorities to speed up the construction of chambers. He also received a briefing on the layout and design of the secretariat.