IndiaAt a recent council meeting, the role of Project Management Consultants (PMCs) in overseeing infrastructure projects managed by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) came under scrutiny. Councillors criticized the poor quality of completed works, noting that pavements in certain areas had deteriorated within six to seven months of construction. They questioned the necessity of PMCs, especially since some projects involved unqualified individuals like diploma students conducting quality checks. The Mayor acknowledged initial good intentions behind hiring PMCs but noted implementation issues. The GCC Commissioner explained that PMCs were required for projects funded by international institutions like the Asian Development Bank and KfW due to contractual obligations. However, for projects funded directly by the GCC, PMCs may not be necessary. Concerns were also raised about potential corruption among consultants and officials, with the Commissioner stating that legal action would be taken if evidence emerged.
Bias read (Center): The article presents multiple perspectives from various officials and councillors, including criticisms of PMC performance, concerns about qualifications of personnel involved, and explanations from the GCC Commissioner regarding contractual requirements. There is no clear ideological framing or one
