Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, today conducted an extensive inspection of Kulgam town to review ongoing urban development initiatives and identify priority interventions aimed at improving civic infrastructure, traffic management, sanitation facilities, and the overall aesthetic appeal of the town.
During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner finalized the proposed sites for the establishment of a vending market and a public convenience (public toilet) at Laroo Adda. The proposed vending market is envisioned to provide an organized space for street vendors, enhance livelihood opportunities, reduce roadside encroachments, and improve pedestrian movement.
The proposed public toilet will further strengthen sanitation infrastructure for commuters, shopkeepers, and the general public. The Deputy Commissioner also visited Ghanta Ghar to review the proposed revival of the landmark and inspected plans for footpath beautification under the Kulgam Beautification Plan.
Emphasis was laid on developing aesthetically designed pedestrian pathways, improving landscaping, installing street furniture, enhancing lighting, and creating clean, attractive, and pedestrian-friendly public spaces that reflect the town's heritage and identity.
Subsequently, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the area surrounding District Hospital Kulgam to identify suitable locations for on-street parking with the objective of easing traffic congestion and ensuring smooth vehicular movement in the hospital vicinity. The proposed parking arrangements are expected to improve accessibility for patients, attendants, emergency services, and the general public while strengthening overall traffic management in the area. Later, the Deputy Commissioner visited the hospital premises and inspected the ongoing developmental works being executed within the campus.
The progress and quality of the projects were reviewed in detail, and the concerned officers and executing agencies were directed to expedite the pace of work while strictly adhering to prescribed quality standards.
Stressing the importance of creating modern and efficient healthcare infrastructure, the Deputy Commissioner instructed that all ongoing projects be completed within the stipulated timelines so that the enhanced facilities become operational for the benefit of the public without unnecessary delay.