DC Sets 20-Day Deadline For Completion Of Model Village Projects
SARGODHA, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th Aug, 2026) Deputy Commissioner Sargodha, Hussain Ahmad Raza Chaudhry, expressed serious displeasure over the slow progress on development works under the Model Village Programme. He gave the contractor and the company awarded the contract a 20-day deadline to accelerate work and complete the projects within the stipulated period.
Chairing a meeting to review progress on development projects, the deputy commissioner warned that failure to complete the works within the deadline or negligence would result in legal action, including possible imprisonment and blacklisting.
The meeting reviewed the progress, quality, pace, and completion timelines of ongoing development works in 18 villages of Sargodha district, estimated at Rs 2.16 billion. The programme covers seven villages in Sargodha tehsil, four in Shahpur, two each in Sahiwal, Bhalwal, and Sillanwali tehsils, and one village in Bhera tehsil.
Chaudhry emphasized that providing basic facilities in rural areas is a government priority and delays in development projects will not be tolerated. He directed officials to monitor the projects regularly and ensure no compromise on construction work quality.
The Model Village Programme includes construction of pavement concrete (PCC) roads, drain upgradation, tuff tiles installation, underground water storage tanks, water supply schemes, tube wells, overhead water tanks, and other municipal infrastructure.
He directed concerned officials to ensure a visible improvement in work pace and complete all projects within the stipulated timeframe.