Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 15: Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture Raman Bhalla today said that Government has earmarked Rs. 60 lakh for construction of parking lot near Jammu University auditorium, adding that the place would be dedicated to the students as well as faculty members soon after completing other allied works of the project by Jammu Municipal Corporation.
The Minister said this while inspecting ongoing construction work on the project here today.
The Minister said that on its completion the problem faced by the students, visitors and organizers of functions in the Auditorium would be addressed.
Mr. Bhalla further said that the Government has framed a comprehensive plan to facilitate the people with all infrastructural facilities.
Earlier, the Minister visited Udham Singh Nagar in Rani Talab and area opposite Peer Baba in Digiana and kick started construction work of lanes and drains, for which Government has earmarked Rs. 15 lakh.
Mr. Bhalla asked the JMC and UEED to complete the allotted works within stipulated time frame by using quality material. He warned that there would be no compromise on the quality of work, adding that the Government was committed to create durable infrastructure with a prospective planning.
The Minister said Government has started development of all the periphery localities in the urban areas under a comprehensive plan envisaging creation of adequate infrastructure for improvement of basic amenities.
The Minister said people’s participation is imperative in the development of the State as they are the main stakeholders in this process. He called upon the people to extend their cooperation and keep a watch on the implementation of schemes for better results on the ground.
Mr. Bhalla also directed the PHE functionaries to lay water supply pipes in the water deficit areas of the Preet Nagar and Udham Singh Nagar besides plugging leakages.
Listing the measures taken by the Government for improving the basic amenities in the Preet Nagar and Udham Singh Nagar, Mr. Bhalla said that Rs. 4 crore have been earmarked for setting up a receiving station. He said that work on the project is in progress and would be completed within stipulated time frame.
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