SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday undertook an early-morning tour of Srinagar city, inspecting key development projects and reviewing infrastructure aimed at improving public services and urban mobility in the historic Shehar-e-Khaas.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, several MLAs and senior officers.
During the tour, Omar Abdullah inspected the newly constructed building of the Urban Primary Health Centre at Maharaj Gunj and reviewed the upgraded facilities.
Omar said the facility combines modern healthcare infrastructure with the area’s rich historical character and would significantly strengthen patient care and healthcare delivery in the heart of Shehar-e-Khaas.
The Chief Minister also inspected the site of the proposed bridge at Barbar Shah. He said the bridge, once completed, would help reduce traffic congestion for commuters travelling towards Shehar-e-Khaas and ensure smoother transit and improved urban mobility.
During the city tour, Omar Abdullah also inspected the ongoing conservation and restoration work at the historic Aali Masjid in Eidgah, being undertaken by the Department of Culture.
Reaffirming the mosque’s historical and spiritual importance, the Chief Minister directed the authorities to ensure the timely and meticulous completion of the restoration project.
The Chief Minister further inspected the site for the proposed Mominabad Vehicle Underpass (VUP), which is planned to ease traffic congestion and facilitate smoother movement along the National Highway.
During the city tour, the Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for the long-pending upgradation and beautification of Mirza Kamil Sahib Chowk in Zadibal.
According to Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq, the Rs 128.7 lakh project aims to address congestion, improve regulation and beautify the important junction named after Mirza Kamil Sahib Astan. He said the project would make the chowk cleaner, better organised and improve its overall appearance.
Sadiq thanked the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itoo and Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani for addressing the long-standing demand of the people.
The MLA also thanked residents who gathered at around 6 am to welcome the Chief Minister, describing their participation and support as heartwarming.
The visit was part of the Chief Minister’s review of ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects in Srinagar.
