MLA Tanvir releases Rs 3 cr for dev works in Zadibal constituency

Srinagar, Jul 10: Tanvir Sadiq, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Zadibal and Chief Spokesperson of National Conference, on Thursday released an amount of Rs 3 crore from his Constituency Development Fund (CDF) for critical and urgent works across the constituency.Speaking on the occasion, Sadiq said the allocation marks the beginning of a new era of inclusive growth and infrastructural upliftment. “The era of development has begun. This initiative ensures that every area and every section of the constituency benefits. No one will be left behind,” he said, according to a statement issued here.The fund will be used for the upgradation of prominent chowks and landmarks such as Alamgiri Bazar, Rainawari Chowk, MK Chowk, Dargah Hazratbal, and Soura Chowk. It also includes the construction and renovation of community halls, development of sports infrastructure for youth, and the improvement of lanes, drains, and water pipelines. In addition, financial assistance will be extended for the construction of houses for the economically weaker sections, the statement added.The plan also gives importance to the beautification and development of the outer premises of several religious and heritage sites, including Dargah Hazratbal, Astan Mir Shamsuddin Iraqi (RA), Makhdoom Sahib (RA), Astan Ahmed Shah Macham (RA), Mirza Kamil Sahib (RA), Astan Habibullah Nowshehri (RA), and Imambara Zadibal. Special attention is being given to residents of Mir Behri Dal and its adjoining areas to improve basic civic amenities and address their long-standing issues. The old Heritage Naidyar Bridge will also be given a facelift.Sadiq said the newly introduced system for MLAs to upload development works on the official portal has simplified the entire process by eliminating excessive paperwork, making it faster and more efficient for tenders to be issued. “This digital approach allows for immediate listing of urgent works, enabling concerned departments to swiftly take up execution without unnecessary delays,” he said.The MLA expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for fulfilling his commitment of enhancing the CDF allocation to Rs 4 crore and ensuring its timely release.He reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive and sustained development, stating that all works will be taken up in a phased and transparent manner by the concerned departments to ensure timely execution and visible impact on the ground.