MLA Jammu North Sham Lal Sharma and Jammu Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav jointly laid the foundation stone for flood restoration works in Janipur. The project, under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), estimated at ₹4.99 crore, covers Ward Nos. 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38 and aims at the restoration and upgradation of lanes, drains and allied infrastructure damaged by last year's rains and flash floods.
Works will benefit residents of Janipur Colony, Main Chowk, Lakkar Mandi, Daily Excelsior Lane Area, Shivalikpuram Nagar, Shiv Vihar, Basant Nagar, Pamposh Colony and adjoining areas and include reconstruction of damaged lanes and drains, improvement of storm-water drainage systems and strengthening of public infrastructure.
On the occasion, MLA Sham Lal Sharma said the Government is committed to rebuilding infrastructure damaged by natural calamities and that the restoration works would also enhance the resilience of civic infrastructure against future weather-related challenges.
Dr Devansh Yadav said JMC is making sustained efforts to upgrade urban infrastructure across the city and that the project has been planned keeping in view the requirements of the affected areas. He directed officers and executing agencies to ensure time-bound execution at the highest standards of quality.
Locals and area representatives welcomed the initiative and expressed gratitude to the Government and JMC for taking up the restoration works. Among those present were senior officers of JMC, local representatives, engineers and officials of departments concerned.