Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 28: To review the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects in the Jammu region, Member of Parliament Lok Sabha, Jugal Kishore Sharma, along with MLAs including Arvind Gupta, Sham Lal Sharma and Yudhvir Sethi held a meeting with General Manager NHIDCL, S S Sangawan here today.
The meeting focused on addressing key challenges affecting residents, particularly issues arising due to inadequate drainage systems.
During the meeting, MP Jugal Kishore directed the NHIDCL officials to undertake a thorough assessment and implement a long-term solution to prevent further inconvenience.
He also highlighted the Centre’s continued focus on infrastructure development in Jammu and assured that under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the region would witness significant progress.
Jugal assured that all necessary steps would be taken to resolve the issue at the earliest and reiterated the Government’s commitment to ensuring that development projects do not adversely impact the common people.
MLA Arvind Gupta raised serious concerns regarding the persistent problem of rainwater drainage from the flyover, which is flooding residential areas and causing severe hardships to the residents.
He emphasized the dire need for immediate corrective measures, including the rectification of a proper drainage system to prevent water logging and urged NHIDCL and concerned authorities to expedite remedial action, ensuring that citizens do not continue to suffer due to infrastructural shortcomings.
General Manager NHIDCL, S S Sangawan, assured the public representatives that immediate action would be taken to address the concerns raised.
District President Rajesh Gupta, Mandal President Kushant Daffara and Anil Angral were also present during the meeting.