A review meeting of externally assisted projects (EAP) was convened in the State Secretariat in Jaipur on Thursday. Chief Secretary V. Srinivas discussed the physical and financial progress of 12 ongoing and 6 proposed projects.

The meeting noted that, with the help of seven financing agencies, the total cost of 12 projects across six departments is about ₹31,555 crore and the loan component is about ₹19,036 crore. In addition, a total cost of ₹25,602 crore is proposed for six new projects in five departments.

Chief Secretary’s directions

The Chief Secretary instructed all concerned departments to regularly review project progress and accelerate work to meet the stipulated timelines. He said the departments should resolve implementation bottlenecks and pending matters through mutual coordination.

He also directed effective monitoring in line with the work plan to achieve project targets.

Reviewed projects

  • Rajasthan Urban Sector Development Programme
  • Rajasthan Secondary Towns Development Project
  • Rajasthan Urban Liveability Improvement Project
  • Sustainable Urban Transformation in Rajasthan projects
  • Water Resources Department’s Water‑Area Livelihood Improvement Project
  • Water‑Area Re‑structuring Project for Arid Regions
  • Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project
  • Forestry Department’s Rajasthan Forestry and Biodiversity Development Project
  • Climate‑Change Adaptation and Ecosystem Services Enhancement Projects
  • Public Works Department’s State Highway Investment and Highway Modernisation Project
  • Public Health Engineering Department’s Rural Drinking‑Water Supply and Fluorosis Mitigation Project
  • Energy Department’s Green Energy Corridor Project
  • Jaipur Metro Rail Project – Phase II