Techno-social audit of infra projects in Punjab begins

The Punjab government has started preparations to initiate a techno-social audit of all infrastructure projects in the state to bring more transparency in the implementation of such projects. According to a government official, during a brain-storming session held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Sarvesh Kaushal, it was felt that a techno-social audit should be conducted for various infrastructure projects being implemented by various departments, such as the Public Works Department (PWD), Punjab Infrastructure Development Board (PIDB), irrigation, local government, housing and urban development, Mandi Board etc. Top engineering institutes of the State are likely to be associated for the purpose. At least six engineering colleges, including Punjab Engineering College (PEC) University of Technology and Thapar University, have already given their consent.