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Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis stated that inadequate tendering processes remain a leading cause of incomplete infrastructure projects in the state. Speaking at a workshop in Pune, he stressed the importance of evaluating contractor capacity before awarding tenders and adopting a thorough, 360-degree approach at the planning stage. While Maharashtra has seen success in executing large-scale projects over the past decade, a significant portion remains unfinished, underscoring the need for accountability, inter-departmental coordination, and strategic planning from conception to completion.
During a workshop in Pune on infrastructure project execution, Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis remarked that although Maharashtra leads in terms of total projects undertaken, a considerable share of them are yet to be completed. He referred to a past Deutsche Bank report which had once positioned Maharashtra as holding nearly half of India's overall projects-a figure that was then celebrated. However, upon reflection, he pointed out that around 40 per cent of these projects in the state remain unfinished, highlighting the pressing need for timely completion. Advertisement
He explained that flawed tendering procedures were a primary reason for delays and project failures. He stressed that the capacity and competence of contractors must be properly assessed before tenders are awarded. In some cases, he noted, tenders are issued or conditions set under political or other pressures, resulting in incomplete or delayed outcomes. He cited the Mumbai-Goa Highway project as a notable example affected by poor tendering.
Fadnavis also observed that over the last decade, Maharashtra had developed significant expertise in successfully executing major projects that were once considered feasible only abroad. However, he insisted that greater accountability was needed throughout the project lifecycle, from conception to completion. He suggested that increased attention to the planning phase, combined with a comprehensive approach, would help ensure smooth execution. While tools such as Gati Shakti are available, he underlined that effective inter-departmental coordination remains essential.
The call for a 360-degree approach, backed by coordinated departmental efforts and accountability at every stage, aimed to ensure that future projects in the state progress efficiently from design to completion, avoiding the pitfalls that have hampered earlier ventures such as the Mumbai-Goa Highway.
Source - PTI
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