CEO Srinagar Smart City for immediate beginning of work

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Sept 2: CEO Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for Srinagar Smart City Project, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today convened a meeting of senior officers of various departments to discuss the areas where immediate expenditure can be made achieving tangible results as proposed under the services and facilities head of the project.
Various projects were approved and different departments and executing agencies were asked to submit DPRs in this regard during the meeting.
Projects which were discussed for approval in the meeting included installation of bio-toilets at major nodes, running of electric buses and setting up of smart bus stations, construction of parking spaces, installation of real-time drinking water quality and air pollution monitoring systems, conservation of existing shrines and temples, upgrading of historical markets, facade restoration of heritage buildings and riverfront beautification.
Dr Shah impressed upon all the officers to make concerted efforts to realize the set goals under the smart city project.