Bhalla releases Rs 1 cr for development of Housing Colony

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 4: Minister for Housing and Horticulture, Raman Bhalla accompanied by MLA Amira Kadal, Nasir Aslam Wani visited Amira Kadal Constituency including Chanapora to assess the developmental needs in these areas today.
The Minister during his visit to Chanapora Housing Colony announced Rs 1 crore for renovation of lanes and drains and development of parks and gardens in the Colony. He asked the Managing Director, Housing Board to take the renovation work in hand without further delay.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that present coalition dispensation has taken the state to new heights of development with the liberal funding of Central Government. He said that UPA Government introduced scheme like MGNREGA, PMGSY, RAMSA and RSGGY in the State to usher in a golden era of development and progress. He said that score of Health, Education Institutes were established. He said that every area especially remote and far flung areas are being covered under PMGSY while many a prestigious schemes for unemployed youth were introduced in the State for which Central Government is extending finance and logistics.
He appealed people to co-operate with the Government in maintaining peace in the state, which he said, is imperative for development.
Meanwhile, Mr Bhalla and MLA Hazratbal, Dr Mustafa Kamaal laid foundation stone of Community Centres at Gurpora Khushki, Rainawari and Malik Sahib, Soura. These public facilities are coming up at a cost of Rs. 3.20 crore and on completion would provided much need space to the locals for observing their social functions.
Addressing the gatherings on the occasion, the Minister highlighted the achievements registered by the present Coalition Government during last 5 years with the liberal funding of UPA Government.
The Minister said that Coalition Government has ensured the inclusive and equitable development of all the three regions of the State.
The MLA Hazratbal Constituency, Dr Mustafa Kamaal also addressed the gathering. He said that Omar led Government has ushered the State in an era of development and progress. He said that Government has prioritized health sector and a number of health institutions have been created in every nook and corner of the State.