Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 9: Minister for Revenue, Relief and Rehabilitation Raman Bhalla has said that equitable development of every corner was the first priority of the Government, adding that in this regard a new master plan has been formulated to meet the improved basic amenities to the people of three regions of the State.
This was stated by the Minister while addressing a large gathering at Shanker Nagar in Channi Rama after dedicating Rs 20 lakh multipurpose community hall to the inhabitants of the locality, here today.
Mr. Bhalla said that on the endeavours of Coalition Government in the State, the UPA Government has provided liberal funding under various development sectors for developing the State as model one of the country. He said that Government was committed to provide better road connectivity, safe drinking water, healthcare, education, electricity besides improved lanes and drains to the people across the State.
The Minister called upon the people to protect public property in their respective areas, adding that Government has spent crore of rupees in development works so that the people could enjoy their lives with full joy without any inconvenience.
Mr. Bhalla said that Government was fully aware of people’s development related problems and making all out efforts to mitigate in a phased manner, adding that there was no constraint of funds. He said dedication of Rs 20 lakh multipurpose community hall would be able to facilitate the people of the Shanker Nagar, Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar, Channi Rama and its adjoining areas for arranging their social as well as religious functions on minimum rates.
For improving the drinking water facilities in Shanker Nagar, Channi Rama, Sunjwan, Bathindi, Narwal, Karayani Talab, Mattoo Colony, Rajiv Nagar, Raika and Channi Himmat and its adjoining areas, the Government has prepared a detailed project involving Rs 49 lakh for installation of special feeder in Boria Intake filtration plant at Bahu Fort. He said soon after installation of special feeder transformer, the adequate drinking water facilities in there areas would be provided.
Responding to the demand of locals, the Minister said that Government has released Rs 49.90 lakh under RAMSA for upgrading the educational infrastructure in new upgraded High School in Channi Rama, adding that the project is under progress on war-footing and would be completed within stipulated time frame. He said Rs 3 crore estimate has been submitted by the ERA to modernise the Channi Rama nallah including slab work. He said the work on the project would be started after releasing of funds from Planning Department.
Later, Mr. Bhalla also visited Model Town in Gangyal and inaugurated Rs 60 lakh macademisation work of the area link roads. He asked the R&B engineers to complete the project within prescribed time frame for the benefit of general masses. He asked them to set the specification of blacktopping during ongoing work.
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