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| Directs for immediate steps to address traffic, power and other issues |
SRINAGAR, OCT 30: Minister
for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar today chaired a high level meeting to review the
arrangements made for winter season in Kashmir Division.
The
meeting was also attended by Minster for Education, Syed Altaf Bukhari.
Akhtar took strong notice of complaints regarding traffic scenario and
unscheduled power cuts. He directed the officials to take immediate remedial
measures so that all bottlenecks are removed and smooth flow of traffic is
ensured in city centre and other areas.
The IG Kashmir assured the additional police personnel will be provided
to traffic department for addressing shortage of manpower. The Minister
directed the officials to immediately finish the coulour coding scheme of
passenger vehicles and resolve the traffic problems that arose due to shifting
of Bus Stand from Batmalloo to Parimpora.
To preserve
the heritage of The Bund, the Minister directed that all vehicles would be
banned from plying on historic road. “The Bund has a historic legacy and it
should be exclusively kept for pedestrians,” said Naeem Akhter. “In no way
vehicles should ply on the Bund.”
The
Minister was informed about the power situation in the valley. He directed
Chief Engineer PDD to immediately publish the curtailment schedule and stick to
it in all areas.
The Minister expressed concern over the drought like situation in
Kashmir due to which there is imminent threat of water shortage. He asked the
PHE to start an awareness drive for starting austerity to save water.
The meeting was informed that there is sufficient stock of essential
commodities in the division. It was revealed that there is sufficient stock of
LPG, diesel and petrol. The Minister directed the officials to allocate the
ration at the earliest in Srinagar and other districts. He appreciated the
department for speedily completing the dumping of ration in Ladakh, Gurez,
Tanghdar and other snow bound areas.
The Minister directed the CE R&B to start patching work on all
roads which have developed minor potholes so that further damage is prevented.
He also directed the officials to upgrade the road from B&J Hospitals to
Tengpora bridge underpass.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, IG Kashmir, IG Traffic, Chief Engineer
R&B, PDD, and other officials were also present.
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