Opening a debate on the growing trend of public works being awarded on substantially low bids, MLA Baramulla Javid Hassan Beigh said that the practice often results in compromised quality and substandard execution. He called for greater accountability in the tendering process and strict quality control mechanisms to ensure that development projects deliver lasting benefits to the public. The MLA specifically questioned the practice of awarding contracts at rates substantially below departmental estimates, saying such bids often raise concerns about the quality of the final work.