Admin to install 300 street lights in B’pora
BANDIPORA: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad, Joint Director Planning (Bandipora) Imtiyaz Ahmad Saturday inspected the installation of Street lights in Bandipora district.
On the occasion, the JD Planning stressed on installation of street lights on locations that witnesses public movement in wee hours and in the markets for the convenience of the public.
He said more than 300 solar enabled Street lights provided by JKERA will be installed in 3 major towns of the district and has a warranty of 5 years.
Imtiyaz Ahmad, who is also the Chief Planning Officer Bandipora , said that the lights have a helpline number engraved on it with unique code so that in case of failure the same are repaired immediately.
On the occasion, he interacted with the business community and transporters of the town who apprised him about the issues with regard to parking, drainage and sanitation.
The JD gave patient hearing to the people and assured them to take up the issues with the concerned so that they are resolved at an earliest.
He was accompanied by Chairman Municipal Council Bandipora, Executive Officer MCB, A E R&B and other senior officers of the district.