Neglected areas to be developed on priority basis: Yudhvir

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 4: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State general secretary, Yudhvir Sethi today said that entire old city is being revamped with special focus on development of neglected areas. Lanes, drains and nallahs that were not constructed up to the mark are all being reconstructed with proper slopes so that water doesn’t stagnate anywhere causing inconveniences to the people.
Yudhvir Sethi stated this while interacting with people of Chand Nagar, Rani Mandir and areas behind B C road during his extensive tour of the area. Accompanied by engineers and staff from Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) locals sought construction of nallahs and their remodeling so that water flows through it without affecting homes and shops in the area.
Among others present included Rajesh Dogra, Brij Lal, Anil Chopra, Sardari Lal, Raj Kumar, Sushil Sharma, Baldev Raj, Sawan Ji, Chaman, Rajesh Paul, Sanjeev and others.
Speaking in the occasion, Yudhvir Sethi said besides beautification of city amenities are also being prioritized. Earlier work on nallah at Gummat was started which is nearing completion. This has given shopkeepers a big relief. Likewise now Nallah at B C Road is being remodeled so that water doesn’t stagnate there, he added.
He assured locals that matter has been taken up with UEED engineers and they have accordingly prepared a plan. Once the work is finished water will flow through this city Nallah smoothly carrying dirt and filth along with. He said Department has also asked to construct beautiful footpath once nallah work is completed so that pedestrians could walk comfortably.