Urban Administration and Development Minister Babulal Gaur has stressed the need for better coordination between officers and departments regarding ongoing development works in the State capital Bhopal. He directed construction agencies to complete works at the earliest.
Gaur was reviewing Bhopal city’s development works here on Saturday. Mayor Krishna Gaur, Commissioner Urban Administration Sanjay Shukla, Bhopal division commissioner SB Singh and collector Nishant Varwade were also present on the occasion. Gaur said that Bhopal has immense tourism potential and jobs can be provided to more people by linking it with employment. It was informed at the meeting that Finance Committee has accorded sanction for construction of 2 km road from Bagh Mughaliya Sant Asaram Chouraha to Hoshangabad Road.
Officers informed that construction of culvert on bypass road passing through Saket Nagar E-Sector Barkhera to Adharshila Colony will be completed after rainy season. Capital Project’s officers informed that discussions were held with railway officers over the bridge, which is becoming a hurdle in newly constructed road linking village Bawariya Kalan and Ashima Mall. Its proposal will be sent to State Government shortly.
Capital Project informed that Rs 3 crore proposal is being sent to the Government for construction of a road connecting with Mahatma Gandhi Road via Rishi East to Saint Xavier. Its survey work has been completed. Gaur directed police officers to develop store for condemn vehicles at vacant Municipal Corporation land near Chhola crematorium.
He said that traffic is being hindered due to presence of large number of condemn vehicles near police stations. Regarding Bhopal city’s beautification, municipal corporation officers informed that tourist facilities have been expanded near the lower lake at a cost of Rs 50 lakh. Pedal boats will be introduced in the lower lake for tourists. Discussions were also held at meeting on increasing tourist facilities at Shahpura, Hathaikhera and other lakes in the city.
Mayor Krishna Gaur directed BHEl administration to expedite public facility works. She said that officers of BHEl and Municipal Corporation should strengthen sanitation arrangements in BHEl localities through mutual coordination. BHEl administration’s officers informed that Rs 50 lakh works are underway at BHEl College. They informed that a scheme is being chalked out with help of Tourism Corporation and Municipal Corporation for development of Sarangpani lake.