Excelsior Correspondent
UDHAMPUR, Jan 18: During an extensive tour of Talmara, Jaganoo, Thanoa, Dhanori, Sattani, Channi Morh and other adjoining habitations, R S Pathania, MLA Udhampur East, laid out a time-bound roadmap for infrastructure-led development of the region.
Addressing public gatherings at various locations, Pathania stated that Dhar Road is set to emerge as a major new lifeline of the Jammu province. He informed that, following sustained follow-up and consistent support from fellow legislators and particularly from Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister, the Dhar Road project has reached an advanced stage of sanction and is expected to commence shortly.
In another significant announcement, Pathania stated that Samba–Battal road stretch has been entrusted to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Taking serious note of chronic waterlogging in villages including Sattani/Sountha and Channi Morh, Mr Pathania directed GREF to implement a model drainage and water-management system to prevent stagnation and recurring hardships. The Railways Department was instructed to ensure that water discharge from railway culverts is properly regulated and confined within the Right of Way, so as to prevent flooding of public and private land.
The Irrigation and Flood Control Department was directed to submit a supplementary drainage plan, focusing on scientific diversion of spillovers into designated cavity nalas along the Dhar Road drainage system and ultimately into KV Nallah. GREF was further instructed to immediately open all blocked drainage outlets to allow equitable flow of water on both sides of the road as part of a broader disaster-mitigation framework. The Assistant Commissioner Revenue was tasked with identifying natural nalas and tracing their historical outflows as per revenue records to prevent future encroachments and obstructions.
At Dhanori, Mr Pathania reviewed the status of the local sports stadium and directed the Sports Department to submit a detailed proposal for fencing and development of a multipurpose stadium, including open-air and indoor sports facilities.
Reviewing essential services, the MLA directed the PHE Department to immediately restore the stalled power station under the Malhar Water Supply Scheme and improve water supply to Johnu, Ritti, Dhalpar, parts of Bilaspur, Peoni, Channi and Banjanal. The PWD was instructed to prepare and submit DPRs on priority for key roads including NH–Swal Kohre, Sair Road, Guru Ravidass Chowk to Talmara (Thanoa Road), besides renewed efforts for upgradation of Bunal–Bharnara Road, NH to Shri Jagannath Temple and Gole Mela Road.
Prominent among those present on the occasion included Puran Chand, DDC Member.
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