VARANASI, May 19 -- Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of petroleum and co-chairperson of the DISHA (District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee) meeting in Varanasi on Monday, said maintaining quality and momentum in development works is essential. He directed officials to prepare a six-month calendar detailing the expected progress of ongoing schemes and to keep all concerned stakeholders informed accordingly.

While chairing the meeting, Puri reviewed the progress of development schemes and public welfare programmes across various departments. Detailed discussions were held on initiatives related to roads, drinking water, electricity, health, education and sanitation.

Puri directed officials to coordinate regularly with...