Historic steps taken for JK’s
equitable development
JAMMU, MARCH, 17: Describing the steps taken by present dispensation
for holistic development of all the three regions of the State as historic, the
Speaker, Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta, Saturday,
said that the initiatives taken in this regard would ensure that the people of
the State would get all the requisite and modern facilities bringing them at
par with the developed States in next few years.
Speaker was addressing a public meeting at Chatta
in the outskirts of Jammu City.
He said
that with the liberal funding of the central government and coordinated efforts
of the state government necessary work on several ambitious projects is in
progress while as several other prestigious projects have already been
commissioned and dedicated to the people of State. “We
believe in action rather than announcements or paper work
only” said the Speaker.
While spelling out on several initiatives taken for
holistic development of the Gandhi Nagar Constituency, the Speaker said that
Gandhi Nagar has witnessed a massive development during present regime.
He said a beautiful Park at an estimated cost of Rs
5.28 crore is under development in Jeevan Nagar, while as necessary formalities
have been completed to develop the Parks at Digiana and Nanak Nagar. He said 7
Km road from Sunjwan onwards have been macadamized at a cost of Rs 4.50 crore
which have benefitted a huge population of the area.
The Speaker said that construction work on 200
bedded Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Gangyal, has almost been completed and will be
commissioned during this year.
He said that 290 transformers have been installed
and 100 Sulabh Suchalaiyas were constructed in the Gandhi Nagar Constituency,
during last three years.
Responding to the demands of the people, the
Speaker said that the road leading to Chatta from main road which is in
shambles will be macadamized during this year for which funds should be
arranged soon. He said that dewatering from the area, street lighting and
construction of lanes and drains should also be ensured.
Speaker directed the officers of all the concerned
departments to ensure that the problems of the inhabitants are redressed within
the shortest possible time. He emphasized for a close liaison should be
established with the people for need based and proper implementation of various
programmes so that holistic development is ensured.
