Jabalpur Sangharsh Samiti expresses concerns over unplanned devpt in city

 

 

 

THE Jabalpur Sangharsh Samiti has expressed serious concern over alleged unplanned development works and their slow pace across the city. Senior office bearers of the Samiti stated that the issues are causing widespread inconvenience to residents and adversely affecting local businesses.

 

During a meeting on Thursday, Samiti Convener Himanshu Khare said several infrastructure works are being carried out within the municipal limits without proper planning and their snail pace execution has made daily life difficult for the public.

 

He cited the ongoing construction work under the AMRUT scheme on Rampur to Gwarighat road as a prime example, where slow progress has left commuters and traders struggling. Khare said infrastructure development is essential, but every project must have a fixed timeline and faster execution to minimise public inconvenience and improve traffic flow.

 

Members Baldeep Meni, Dr I K Khanna and Deepak Sethi suggested that details of the concerned department officials and executing agency, along with contact numbers should be prominently displayed at every construction site. Other members demanded a complete ban on commercial activities on NMT tracks, stating that these corridors are meant for pedestrians.

 

On traffic management, members said the city is under increasing pressure due to rising traffic volumes. The Samiti members said they will soon launch a public awareness campaign to highlight negligence in development works affecting citizens.