Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 8: Minister for Housing, Horticulture and Culture, Raman Bhalla today said that Government has earmarked Rs 90 lakh for face lifting of Housing Colony in Channi Himmat, adding that in this regard instructions have been issued to Jammu and Kashmir Housing Board (JKHB) to gear up their men and machinery in completing the proposed projects within stipulated time frame.
This was informed by the Minister while interacting with the accompanied officers of the JKHB after launching face lifting projects at Sector-4 of Housing Colony in Channi Himmat, here today.
Managing Director JKHB Ram Pal Sharma besides other senior officers of the department accompanied the Minister. Former senior Vice-President of PYC, Ajay Tony was also accompanying the Minister.
Mr. Bhalla asked the JKHB to use quality material on the proposed projects, adding that Government was committed to provide durable assets to the people across the State. He further said any compromise with the quality would be viewed seriously.
The Minister asked the officers to prepare the inventory of Housing Board assets besides available land across the state, adding that Government was committed to develop new colonies under master plan in self financing schemes. He stressed the need to put the assets of the board to best use and revenue generation.
Mr. Bhalla said development of Housing Colonies in urban as well as in rural areas of the State was receiving main focus of the Government. He said the colonies would be developed on modern lines with all basic amenities like safe drinking water, road connectivity, electricity, parking, play field, super bazaar and recreational parks.
The Minister informed that JKHB has approved Rs. 3.50 crore for creation of health club, swimming pool and tug shop besides a recreation centre facilities on the available land near the Green Belt Park in Channi Himmat Sector-1, adding that the project is under progress on war-footing.
During his visit to the Housing Colony, the Minister observed that some allotted plots by Housing Department are without any construction as a result open spaces are totally becoming dumping yards. He asked the Managing Director JKHB to issue notices to allottees for making construction or else cancel the allotment order within 15 days.
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