Local 18's Impact: Damaged Lakhimpur Kheri Road Rebuilt, Contractor Faces Action

• A 20 lakh rupee road in Baibaha Munnu Singh village, Lakhimpur Kheri, built under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, deteriorated shortly after construction in December.
• Local residents complained about substandard materials and poor construction, leading to significant difficulties for commuters.
• News 18 Local highlighted the issue, prompting officials to take notice and order reconstruction of the damaged road.
• The road was rebuilt within a week of the news report, ensuring proper standards and a pothole-free commute.
• The Junior Engineer confirmed the reconstruction and stated that the concerned contractor was reprimanded for the initial poor quality work.

Why It Matters: News 18 Local's report led to the reconstruction of a poorly built road in Lakhimpur Kheri, ensuring quality and accountability.