Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 8: Continuing the spree of development in Jammu West, State president BJP and MLA Sat Sharma (CA) started upgradation works of Rana Rajinder Singh Municipal Park at Old Rehari area of Ward Number 8. Accompanied by officials of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) and Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) officials, Sharma started the works in the presence of many local residents and political activists of the area.
The upgradation works will be executed at an estimated amount of Rs four lakh and the amount has been contributed by MLA under his Constituency Development Fund (CDF) scheme and the works will be executed under the supervision of JMC.
Speaking on the occasion, Sat Sharma said that the park caters to the needs of adjoining wards as well and hundreds of people on daily basis visit the park daily for various purposes.
He said the works include repairing of tile path, repair of fountain and construction of rotary, construction of water tank, wall painting and cement on paths and other necessary items required for improving the condition of the park.
He stated that people of different age groups including aged people, middle aged people and youngsters visit the park daily and it is his duty to provide every citizen of Jammu West with every possible service at their doorsteps.
The BJP MLA also toured the adjoining areas as well along with officials of JMC, UEED and also took stock of problems being faced by the residents. He directed the concerned officials to jot down the grievances of the public and take immediate steps on them.