Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Apr 29: Member Legislative Assembly Kathua, Dr. Bharat Bhushan, today inaugurated an ambitious development work on right side of Kathua Canal near the District Employment Office, here.
An amount of 30 lakhs has been spent on the work, the funds for which were provided by MLA under Constituency Development Scheme. The work was executed by Irrigation Division Kathua under the supervision of Yogesh Sharma, Executive Engineer.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Bharat Bhushan stated that the project is a significant step towards improving public safety and accessibility. The raised embankment and newly installed railing will help reduce the risk of accidents besides improving landscape of the area.
Importantly, the development is expected to greatly benefit morning walkers and residents of Lower Shiva Nagar. The improved canal bank now provides a safer and more convenient pathway for daily walks, promoting a healthier lifestyle. The addition of railings enhances security, especially for elderly citizens and children, making the area more accessible and user-friendly. Residents of Lower Shiva Nagar will also experience improved surroundings, better connectivity and an overall enhancement in the quality of life.
The MLA reiterated the commitment to inclusive development, ensuring that infrastructure projects serve both functional and community welfare purposes.
National Awardee Teacher, Sanjay Sehgal, City Mandal president, Rahul Dev Sharma, district Mahila Morcha president, Sushma Mahajan, Ravinder Pathania, Rickey Risam, president Sabras Sahitya Sangam, T. R. Sumbria, Xen Irrigation, Yogesh Sharma, Youth leader, Amit Sudan, and prominent persons of the area were present on the occasion. The citizens of Kathua thanked MLA for taking the initiative and hoped that tempo of development will be continued further.
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