Comm Secy, H&UDD undertakes extensive tour to reviews ongoing projects in Sgr

Srinagar, May 15: The Commissioner Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD), Mandeep Kaur, accompanied by Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr Owais Ahmed and Vice Chairman LCMA, Shahid Saleem, Thursday conducted an extensive on-ground city tour of Srinagar to assess the progress and implementation of key urban developmental projects.
During the visit, Kaur was accompanied by senior officials of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, LCMA, and other line departments. The tour included visits to multiple project sites across the city, focusing on ongoing interventions aimed at urban beautification, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure development. Key sites visited included Eidgah, Brar Numbal site, Rakh Arth housing colony Bemina, Parimpora, etc. Throughout the tour, Kaur emphasised the importance of completing projects within stipulated timelines and fostering effective coordination among agencies to realise tangible improvements in Srinagar’s air quality. She appreciated the efforts made so far but stressed the need to accelerate project execution and involve local communities for greater impact. An on-site review meeting was held with officials to discuss project timelines, identify bottlenecks, and formulate mitigation strategies. The Commissioner Secretary highlighted the critical role of sustainable urban planning and smart city initiatives in creating a resilient, cleaner, and healthier Srinagar.