-Officials directed to expedite development works
-Six teams working to address streetlight complaints promptly
Kapurthala, October 19: The Municipal Corporation Kapurthala is undertaking road and street construction works across the city at a rapid pace, with Rs 8.78 crore sanctioned under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme.
Deputy Commissioner Akash Bansal said that the Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, was committed to strengthening urban infrastructure and providing better civic amenities to residents. He said that the construction and improvement of roads and streets would enhance connectivity, facilitate daily commuting and address the problems faced by residents in different localities.
Municipal Corporation Commissioner Anupam Kaler said that an amount of Rs 8.78 crores had been sanctioned for road construction works in various parts of Kapurthala city and work was going in full swing. She said that the concerned officials had been directed to expedite the ongoing projects while ensuring quality and adherence to prescribed standards.
Regarding streetlight complaints, the MC Commissioner said that six teams had been constituted by the Municipal Corporation to ensure the timely redressal of grievances. These teams were attending to complaints and repairing non-functional streetlights in their respective wards. She said that the civic body was committed to ensuring adequate street lighting to facilitate the movement of residents and improve illumination in public areas, particularly during night hours.
In view of the upcoming Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti celebrations, she said that directions had also been issued to ensure proper sanitation, necessary road repairs and the smooth functioning of streetlights along the route of the Shobha Yatra. The concerned teams had been instructed to complete the required works on priority so that the procession could pass through clean and well-maintained roads and devotees and residents did not face any inconvenience.
The MC Commissioner reiterated that improving road infrastructure, maintaining cleanliness and ensuring the proper functioning of streetlights remained key priorities of the Municipal Corporation. She directed the concerned officials to maintain the pace of development works and ensure the prompt resolution of public grievances.
