7,000 km rural roads to be upgraded: Lucknow



The agriculture production commissioner (APC) Alok Ranjan on Wednesday gave approval to upgradation of 7,000 km rural roads in different parts of the state.

The work on the project proposal should be started from next month so that public could avail benefits without any delay.
  
He said if any shortcoming was found by National Quality Monitor in the newly constructed roads, then immediate solution should be provided by the working institutions concerned, thereby maintaining the quality as well.
  
He also called for regular maintenance of roads constructed under the Prime Minister Rural Road Scheme.