Staff Reporter :
STATE Public Works
Department Minister Rakesh
Singh convened a meeting on
Monday to discuss the vision
document for West Assembly
constituency. Collector Deepak
Saxena, Municipal
Commissioner Preeti Yadav
and other officials concerned
were present on the occasion.
During the meeting, Singh
had detailed discussion on the
key issues, needs and priorities of the West Assembly area.
He issued instructions regarding utilisation of BSNL’s P&T
factory land at Ranital for public welfare and directed the
Collector to issue a notice to
the concerned party. Singh stated that the land was originally allocated to provide communication services to the city
and its purpose remains in public interest. If the original purpose has been fulfilled, the land
should still be used for the city’s
priorities and public needs, in
accordance with the law.
The PWD Minister also
addressed the need to beautify and renovate Gwarighat cremation and asked officials to
carry out repair and beautification work. He proposed a
budget of Rs 3.15 crore for the
works, which would be raised
through public contributions.
He said in association with
the School of Planning and
Architecture, Vijayawada, the city will plan its sewer and
water supply systems. Singh
emphasized the importance
of expert input for urban planning and infrastructure development.
Regarding Sangram Sagar
lake, he said the water body
has potential for tourism and
instructed that cafeteria at the
site be outsourced for operation, ensuring adherence to
regulations.
Under the vision document, Singh stressed the need
to identify slum areas and
ensure proper relocation
plans. He also called for
action against illegal
encroachments on Madan
Mahal hill. Likewise, Singh
directed decisive action on
various projects, including
Phase II of IT Park, initiatives
related to health, drinking
water, roads and transportation. Other important areas
discussed included beautification of banks of river
Narmada, preventing drains
from flowing into the river,
installing historical plaques
at temples, integrated traffic
planning for city roads, and
enhancing the aesthetics of
entry points and important
squares. He also emphasized
rainwater harvesting, developing small ponds at sites
where soil is being used for
construction along ring road
and establishing logistic park.