Kerala Forms Committee to Oversee Road Excavations for Water Projects
The Kerala government has established a specialized monitoring committee to oversee water supply infrastructure projects in Thiruvananthapuram. The move aims to prevent the frequent excavation of newly paved roads, a persistent issue that recently drew criticism from the Kerala State Human Rights Commission. The commission had previously issued directives to the Water Resources Department and the Kerala Water Authority to improve coordination. This committee will now be responsible for streamlining work schedules between departments to ensure that public infrastructure is maintained and that utility works do not cause unnecessary damage to the city’s transport network.
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