JAMMU, Sep 16: Jammu East MLA Yudhvir Sethi on Wednesday inaugurated and commenced lane and drain development works worth around Rs 1 crore in Wards 3, 5 and 6 of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), reiterating his focus on improving basic infrastructure and civic amenities in the constituency.
The development works were launched in the presence of Mandal President Adarsh Jathiar, JMC AEE Sonalika, JE Rakesh, BJP workers and local residents.
The initiative includes construction and improvement of lanes and drainage infrastructure aimed at addressing local civic requirements and improving the overall living environment for residents.
On the occasion, Sethi also inaugurated the gate of Bawe Wali Gali at Sheedi Chowk, Jammu. He said that strengthening basic infrastructure and ensuring better civic facilities remained important for the development of Jammu East.
“Development with dedication is our commitment. Our focus is to ensure that people receive better infrastructure and improved civic facilities in their neighbourhoods. Lane and drain works are essential for the day-to-day convenience of residents, and we will continue to work towards addressing local requirements in a systematic manner,” Sethi said.
He added that development works should be undertaken with proper coordination between elected representatives, the Jammu Municipal Corporation and local communities. He also called upon officials to ensure timely execution and quality of works.
Sethi interacted with local residents and BJP workers during the programme and took note of issues concerning civic infrastructure in the area. He said that feedback from residents would continue to be considered while planning development works in the constituency.
Mandal President Adarsh Jathiar and other BJP workers welcomed the commencement of the projects and said that improved lanes, drains and other civic infrastructure would benefit residents of the concerned wards.
Among those present were Harvinder Singh, General Secretary, along with BJP workers including Ram Lubhaya, Chaman Lal, Jia Lal, Mohammad Hussain, Danish, Rakesh Mai, Sandeep Gupta, Sikandar Khan, Rakesh Jandyal (Rinku), Vijay Gupta, Jaspal Singh, Rita Thapa, Swarn Singh, Madan Gopal and Bablu Loach, besides JMC officials and local residents.
The programme concluded with the reiteration that civic infrastructure and public welfare would remain key areas of focus in Jammu East.