Multi-storey car parking, several civic projects approved for Doda town

DDC Doda Vishesh Paul Mahajan chairing a meeting on Tuesday.
DDC Doda Vishesh Paul Mahajan chairing a meeting on Tuesday.

Excelsior Correspondent

DODA, Sept 27: District Development Commissioner Doda, Vishesh Paul Mahajan, today chaired a meeting with executing agencies to discuss the execution of mega projects proposed and approved for Doda town area.
Regarding multi storey car parking at existing Bus Stand Doda, it was informed that administrative approval and clearance of DPR has been received for the project estimated to cost Rs 32.46 crore and department is ready to issue the tenders. The DDC directed the Executive Officer MC to schedule a meeting with the shopkeepers and other stakeholders going to be affected by the project to have their views before starting the construction.
Regarding the construction of shopping complex near gas agency and Y- Junction Ghat Road, it was informed that all the paperwork is complete and the department is soon going to float the tenders.
The meeting was further informed that Rs 93 lakh have been received for construction of Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in the town for which the work has been allotted and the contractor would start the execution in the coming days.
The meeting was attended by SSP, Ex Engineer PWD, EO MC Doda, ARTO Doda, and DIO Doda.