RAJOURI, OCTOBER 27: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Dr Devansh Yadav today visited flood hit Bella Bus Stand to assess the situation and review measures for infrastructure restoration and public safety. He also inspected amenities available at the New Bus Stand.
The Deputy Commissioner informed that an amount of ₹14 crore has been received from the Housing and Urban Development Department as a relief package under the SASCI scheme. He stated that the funds would be utilized on protection works around Community Hall, New Bus Stand and Bella Bus Stand adding that the tenders for the same would be floated soon.
The Deputy Commissioner further stated that similar measures would be taken to minimise the impact of natural disasters and strengthen infrastructure at other susceptible locations.
Later, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed the activities at the Material Recovery Facility (MRF). He stressed the need for taking necessary measures to protect MRF and other vulnerable infrastructure to ensure their safety and uninterrupted functioning.
The visit aimed at assessing ground realities and expediting necessary measures for infrastructure protection, public safety, effective waste management and improved civic amenities in Rajouri.
Among the others, the DC was accompanied by Tehsildar Varinder Sharma and Executive Officer Municipal Council, Yusuf Ul Umar.
