Das calls for time-bound completion of new secretariat blocks

Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das today called for completion of detailed progress report of the proposed two blocks of state secretariats here by March and stressed on use of solar technology in upcoming government offices and residences.
Construction work should begin by June first week after completing the process of tender and the two blocks of the secretariats would be completed in two year time, Das told a meeting here.
Asking to use state-of-the-art technology in development of core capital area, Das called for using solar energy to maximum, an official release said.
Power transmission and drainage system should also be of modern standards, he said, pointing out modern technology could help save water and electricity.

He also asked the engineers to visit Putrajya, the capital of Malaysia and study the infrastructure before building other infrastructure in the core area capital.
The meeting also discussed on the building of residences of Ministers, MLAS and senior officers.
Chief Secretary Rajbala Verma, Development Commissioner Amit Khare, CM's Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar, Forest and Environment department's Principal Secretary Sukhdeo Singh and other officials were present in the meeting.