SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Women’s Wing president and Habba Kadal MLA Shameema Firdous on Sunday reviewed ongoing developmental works in her constituency, inaugurating road macadamisation work and inspecting projects related to public amenities and religious infrastructure.
During the visit, Firdous said the Omar Abdullah-led government was working to address public concerns and improve basic amenities despite the administrative constraints arising from Jammu and Kashmir’s Union Territory status.
She said the government’s priorities included improving road connectivity, drinking water supply and other essential services, besides ensuring the timely completion of developmental projects.
Firdous inaugurated macadamisation work on roads and link roads from Shah Ji Showroom at Dasli Masjid to Gorgari Mohalla in Zaina Kadal. The project is being executed at a cost of ₹20 lakh.
She also inspected the construction of a park at Gorgari Mohalla, Ali Kadal, being developed at a cost of ₹3.5 lakh, and reviewed the construction of a ration depot in the area, for which ₹10 lakh has been allocated.
The MLA further inspected ongoing developmental works at the historic shrine of Hazrat Syed Siraj-ud-Din at Dalal Mohalla, Pathar Masjid, where ₹1.20 crore is being spent on the project.
Firdous directed the concerned departments and executing agencies to maintain construction quality and adhere to prescribed standards. She asked them to complete the projects within the stipulated timelines to ensure that residents could benefit from the facilities at the earliest.
During the visit, she also interacted with residents at various locations and heard their grievances. She contacted the concerned officials and directed them to take necessary measures for the timely redressal of public concerns.
Officials from various departments and National Conference functionaries accompanied her during the visit.
