Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 19: A delegation of prominent citizens from Jammu Municipal Corporation Ward Nos. 57, 22, 23 & Babliana Panchayat, met today with Baldev Singh Billawaria, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu-Kashmir general secretary and former Deputy Mayor of Jammu. The delegation urged for expediting long-pending and essential civic infrastructure works in their respective areas.
The delegation highlighted that during the rainy season, recurring water logging, dilapidated lanes and drains, weak connecting roads, and inadequate sanitation arrangements are adversely affecting the daily lives and public health of local residents. They demanded an immediate action plan, regular maintenance, and time-bound implementation to resolve these issues so that the general public, traders, and school-going children can get relief.
Baldev Singh Billawaria listened attentively to the concerns raised by the delegation and acknowledged the urgency of the problems. He assured them that he would take up these issues with the Jammu Municipal Corporation and the concerned departments and would press for priority-based financial provisions and time-bound repair works. He emphasized that sustainable solutions are possible only through coordination among elected representatives, municipal engineers, and the local community.
Billawaria further stated that the concerns of residents regarding basic civic amenities are fully understood. Safe roads, effective drainage, and reliable sanitation systems are essential for health and dignity. The delegation demanded that clear timelines be fixed for the execution of works and that regular follow-up meetings be held to monitor progress. They suggested ensuring community participation in the planning of projects so that the works align with actual local needs.
Billawaria assured that municipal engineers would be asked to conduct inspections at the earliest and prepare detailed proposals for lane repairs, reconstruction of drains, enhancement of drainage capacity, and improvement of sanitation facilities.
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