Mayor Suman Bahmani lays the foundation stone for development works worth ₹82.68 lakh in Ward 18 of Yamunanagar in the presence of Councillor Ujjwal Thakur and officials.
Street and Tricolour lighting on Mandebar–NH-344–Bhoot Majra route, along with lanes and stormwater drainage in Majri Colony
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YAMUNANAGAR
Yamunanagar Mayor Suman Bahmani on Thursday laid the foundation stones for development works worth ₹82.68 lakh in Ward 18 in the presence of Councillor Ujjwal Thakur. The projects are aimed at improving street lighting, road aesthetics, internal lanes and rainwater drainage facilities in different parts of the ward.
During the foundation-laying programme, Mayor Suman Bahmani directed officials to maintain high standards of quality in all construction and development works and ensure that the projects are completed within the stipulated time. She said the Municipal Corporation must ensure that public money is utilised effectively and that residents receive durable and useful infrastructure.
According to the Mayor, a major component of the development package involves the installation of street lights and Tricolour lights at a cost of ₹60.14 lakh along the route from Mandebar to National Highway-344 and Bhoot Majra. The project is expected to strengthen lighting arrangements for people travelling through the area after dark while also improving the visual appearance of the road.
The planned lighting infrastructure is particularly significant for residents and other commuters who use the route during evening and night hours. Better illumination can make movement along the road more convenient and contribute to a more developed appearance of the surrounding area.
The second major component of the package concerns the newly regularised Majri Colony in the Farkpur area, where development works worth ₹22.54 lakh will be undertaken. The project includes construction of several internal lanes along with the laying of a stormwater line to improve rainwater drainage in the colony.
The Mayor said lanes would be constructed from the house of Baldev Singh to the house of Harpal, in Abhishek’s lane and from the house of Bhargava to the house of Gupta. Along with the construction of these lanes, a stormwater drainage line will also be laid to facilitate the disposal of rainwater and reduce drainage-related difficulties during the rainy season.
The development package therefore covers both basic infrastructure and civic amenities. While the lighting project is designed to improve visibility and beautify the route, the lane and stormwater works in Majri Colony are focused on strengthening local infrastructure and improving conditions for residents.
Mayor Suman Bahmani said the Municipal Corporation’s objective is to strengthen basic facilities in every ward and ensure that development reaches residential areas according to local requirements. She made it clear that negligence in development works would not be tolerated.
She instructed the concerned officials to regularly monitor construction activities and ensure that prescribed standards are followed throughout the execution of the projects. According to her, timely inspection and supervision are essential to ensure that infrastructure created with public funds remains useful and durable for residents over the long term.
The Mayor also emphasised the benefits expected from the proposed street and Tricolour lighting. Apart from improving illumination, the lighting installation is expected to enhance the appearance of the area and provide a better civic environment for residents and commuters.
Councillor Ujjwal Thakur said several development works had been required in Ward 18 for a considerable period and that the Municipal Corporation was now taking up these works on a priority basis. He thanked the Mayor and Municipal Corporation officials for approving and initiating the projects.
Thakur said the development works would provide considerable relief to residents of the ward. He highlighted the importance of improving internal roads and drainage facilities in residential areas and said the projects would address some of the long-standing infrastructure requirements of the locality.
The foundation-laying programme was attended by officials, elected representatives and local members. Assistant Engineer Rajesh Sharma, Municipal Corporation Junior Engineer Arvind Kumar, nominated councillor Usha Rani, Sandeep Baliyan, BJP district general secretary Ashok Sharma, Manikant Sharma, Neelu, Dalwinder, Shambhu, Vishal, Mukesh, Surender, Sumit, Isham Singh, Jagmal Singh and Sompal were among those present.
The launch of the projects comes as part of the Municipal Corporation’s efforts to undertake development works in different wards according to local needs. The projects in Ward 18 combine road-related improvements with lighting and drainage infrastructure, addressing several aspects of the civic environment.
The ₹60.14 lakh lighting project on the Mandebar–National Highway-344–Bhoot Majra route and the ₹22.54 lakh infrastructure project in Majri Colony together take the total value of the works to ₹82.68 lakh. Their implementation is expected to improve essential civic facilities for residents and people using the adjoining routes.
The stormwater component in particular is intended to provide a dedicated mechanism for the disposal of rainwater in Majri Colony. Effective drainage is an important part of residential infrastructure, especially during periods of heavy rainfall, and the proposed line is expected to strengthen the colony’s rainwater management system.
The Municipal Corporation has also placed emphasis on quality monitoring during the execution of the projects. With the foundation stones now laid, the concerned agencies will undertake the respective works according to the approved plans and specifications.
Mayor Suman Bahmani reiterated that development should not be limited to major roads and prominent areas but should also reach residential colonies and individual wards. She said strengthening basic infrastructure remains a priority and that officials have been instructed to maintain quality and monitor progress regularly.
For residents of Ward 18, the projects are expected to bring improvements in lighting, internal roads and rainwater drainage. The combination of civic infrastructure and aesthetic improvements is intended to create a better environment for people living in and travelling through the area.
The foundation-laying programme thus marked the beginning of a new set of development works in Ward 18, with the Municipal Corporation seeking to improve essential services while ensuring that the projects are executed within the
prescribed timeline and according to required quality standards.
The launch of the projects comes as part of the Municipal Corporation’s efforts to undertake development works in different wards according to local needs. The projects in Ward 18 combine road-related improvements with lighting and drainage infrastructure, addressing several aspects of the civic environment.
