Jammu: The Speaker Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly and MLA Gandhi Nagar Constituency, Kavinder Gupta Thursday inaugurated 250 KVA Transformer here at Ward No. 58 opposite Digiana Ashram.
On the occasion, Kavinder Gupta said with the installation of this Transformer a long pending demand of local people has been fulfilled. He hoped that upgraded facility would help to improve power supply scenario in the area.
He said PDD has made all arrangements to replace old and damaged transformers from the Gandhi Nagar Constituency within shortest possible time.
Kavinder Gupta said the present government has started a new phase of development in the state especially in neglected and underdeveloped areas. He said a number of road macademization and up gradation works have been taken up with special thrust on the use of quality material.
Meanwhile, Kavinder Gupta also convened a public meeting to listen to people’s grievances and demands. He sought close cooperation of the people of the area to expedite the ongoing development works started by different agencies in the area. He assured the people that no compromise would be made in the use of quality material.
The locals sought construction and beautification of parks, construction and up-gradation of lanes and drains, replacement of old electric poles and wires, repair and installation of street lights, hassle free distribution of ration cards, old age and widow pension, safe drinking water, improved sanitation including daily garbage lifting and installation of lights along sub-way of Digiana Ashram.
Kavinder Gupta gave a patient hearing and assured the locals that their genuine demands would be taken up with the concerned authorities for early redress.
Responding to the demands, the Speaker assured locals that a special camp would be held in all areas to listen to issues of locals including verification of ration cards and other related matters.
Among others present were concerned Officers of PDD, Ex-Councilor, Ward No. 58, senior leaders and prominent citizens of the area.
