Aimed to oversee and expedite ongoing urban developmental works, Commissioner Secretary Government Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Mandeep Kaur, today conducted a comprehensive on-ground inspection of various urban projects being executed across Srinagar city.
She was accompanied by Commissioner SMC, Dr Owais Ahmad, along with senior officials from SMC and other line departments. The Commissioner Secretary visited key sites that are focal point for Srinagar’s urban beautification and infrastructure development.
The sites included Tulsi Bagh, Rambagh, Karanagar, Qamarwari and Nallahmar Road in Downtown Srinagar. The primary objective of this extensive visit was to assess the progress on multiple ongoing projects aimed at transforming Srinagar into a more sustainable, environmentally friendly and visually appealing city.
The review focused on aspects such as urban beautification, environmental sustainability, infrastructure improvements and public amenities. Throughout the tour, the Commissioner Secretary actively interacted with the project teams, enquiring about the current status, challenges faced and expected completion timelines.
Her hands-on approach reflects commitment in ensuring that developmental works are executed efficiently and effectively. During the visit to Karanagar, she planted a sapling while emphasising the importance of green spaces within the urban settings.
Mandeep Kaur emphasized the critical need for timely project completion, urging the agencies to work in a coordinated manner to avoid delays. She highlighted the importance of fostering stronger inter-agency collaboration and stressed increased community participation to ensure that development projects are aligned with the needs and aspirations of local residents.
This participatory approach, she stressed, is essential for sustainable growth of Srinagar. The officials expressed their commitment in addressing bottlenecks and accelerating project timelines to realize the vision of a modern, eco-friendly Srinagar.
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