SRINAGAR: The Rajouri district administration has received Rs 14 crore for protection works at flood-affected Bella Bus Stand, New Bus Stand and the Community Hall, with tenders for the projects to be floated soon, Deputy Commissioner Devansh Yadav said during a visit to the affected areas.
Yadav inspected Bella Bus Stand to assess the damage and review measures for infrastructure restoration and public safety. He also examined the facilities available at the New Bus Stand.
The Deputy Commissioner said the funds had been received from the Housing and Urban Development Department under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme. The amount will be used to strengthen protection measures at the identified locations.
He said similar interventions would be undertaken at other vulnerable locations to reduce the impact of natural disasters and improve the resilience of public infrastructure.
During the visit, Yadav also reviewed the functioning of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) and stressed the need to protect it and other vulnerable infrastructure to ensure their safety and uninterrupted operation.
The visit was aimed at assessing conditions on the ground and accelerating measures for infrastructure protection, public safety, waste management and improved civic amenities.
Tehsildar Varinder Sharma and Municipal Council Executive Officer Yusuf Ul Umar accompanied the Deputy Commissioner.
