*Stresses on timely completion of projects
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Feb 6: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today called for perspective planning and integrated development of Srinagar city during a high level meeting at SKICC. He also called for coordinated measures to complete projects within stipulated timelines.
The meeting was attended by Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan; Chief Secretary, BVR Subrahmanyam; Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Dheeraj Gupta; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmed Khan; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary; VC Srinagar Development Authority, Vikas Kundal, Commissioner SMC; VC LAWDA and Chief Engineers of PWD, KPDCL, PHE, UEED and NBCC among others.
The Lt Governor, while reviewing Smart City projects, asked for time-bound completion of recently initiated projects covering beautification, efficient service delivery and citizen services which include modernization of 10 revenue offices, construction of cycle tracks and pedestrian pathways, fire safety systems in city, EOC, Jhelum beautification, conservation of shrines, heritage network, smart hospitals, smart lighting, digitization of revenue records, improved road network, intelligent traffic lighting system.
Complimenting the smart schools initiative, he asked for covering at least 50 more schools in rural areas and downtown. He also asked HUDD to authorize for SPV of Smart City for coming up with Smart Bus Stops under PPP.
The Lt Governor on being briefed about the progress on parking projects asked the Deputy Commissioner and SDA to acquire more land for creation of parking infrastructure in downtown and city markets.
While reviewing the drainage and sewerage sector, the Lt Governor emphasised for laying special focus on areas around Dal lake and other water bodies in the city.
The Lt Governor directed for robust waste segregation mechanism and garbage collection.
He also directed for comprehensive measures and steps for revamping Srinagar Municipal Corporation not only for sanitation but various services and infrastructure development for citizen convenience. He further asked the department for measures to strengthen SMC.
The Lt Governor directed for taking host of measures for revamping public transport system in a time-bound manner which will include smart bus stops, electric buses, charging stations, e-rickshaws and replacement of old buses.
The Lt Governor further called for removal of encroachments from the city markets, public places and roads on priority, with concerted efforts from district administration, SMC and police, adding that retrieved lands should be safeguarded and utilized for beautification and public purpose. Traffic police was asked to formulate the plan for one-way traffic in congested areas.
During the meeting, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan also gave valubale suggestions for pacing up various on-going projects in Srinagar city.
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar gave a detailed presentation of various on-going projects and initiatives in the city pertaining to development of education & health sectors besides drainage and sewerage network.
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