Rajasthan Minister Hiralal Nagar Takes Action Against Substandard School Construction in Kota

Rajasthan Minister Hiralal Nagar supervised the demolition of a school building in Kota due to substandard construction. He acknowledged corruption and promised strict action against responsible contractors and officials.

Hiralal Nagar, a minister from Rajasthan, oversaw the demolition of parts of a school and a pond's boundary wall in Aamli Jhad village, Sangod constituency, Kota district. The action was taken due to poor construction quality, as reported by officials. The school, a two-storey structure with 30 rooms, was being constructed at a cost of Rs 3.91 crore.

The minister expressed shock at the substandard materials used in the school's construction. "I was stunned to see the poor quality of materials used in the construction of the new school building. Only debris was found under the floors, while substandard iron rods were used to build the roof," Nagar stated.

Corruption Allegations and Government Response

Nagar acknowledged corruption in the construction project and promised strict measures against those responsible. "The government led by Bhajanlal Sharma is committed to a ‘zero tolerance’ policy. Action will be initiated against the erring contractors and officials," he assured.

Villagers had previously alerted the minister about the use of inferior materials in the school's construction. Following an inquiry, officials recommended demolishing the school's roof due to its poor quality.

Demolition Drive and Supervision

Despite these recommendations, when Nagar visited the site with villagers on Thursday, he discovered that construction continued without addressing the roof issue. This prompted him to order a demolition drive on Friday morning, which he personally supervised.

During this operation, samples were collected for further investigation. Additionally, Nagar instructed the demolition of the pond's boundary wall due to similar concerns about construction quality.

The government's commitment to addressing corruption and ensuring quality in public projects is evident through these actions. The minister's involvement underscores the seriousness with which these issues are being tackled.

With inputs from PTI