Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, July 21:
In a significant push towards strengthening civic infrastructure in Jammu West, Senior BJP leader and MLA Jammu West Shri Arvind Gupta today inaugurated the much-awaited sewerage pipeline project worth Rs 21 crore at Hazuri Bagh, Ward No. 41. The project, pending for several years, is expected to resolve long-standing issues related to drainage and sanitation in the area, providing much-needed relief to the residents.
The inauguration ceremony witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local community.
MLA Arvind Gupta was accompanied by BJP Jammu West Mandal President Anil Angral, former Corporators Chaman Lal Bhagat and Neelam Nargotra, and senior officials from the Public Works Department (PWD), Panchayati Raj, and Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). Prominent BJP leaders including Sanjay Baru, Jatin Sethi, Keshav Chopra, K.L. Sharma, Rajeev Pandita, Bubesh Sharma, Rahul Nargotra, Arun Dubey, Nittu Ji, and Savita Manhas also graced the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Arvind Gupta said the Rs 21 crore project is a testament to the Central Government’s commitment to upgrading urban infrastructure and ensuring a better quality of life for the people of Jammu West. He said the new sewerage network will cover a major part of Ward No. 41, benefitting thousands of residents who had been grappling with poor sanitation and outdated drainage systems for years.
“The people of Hazuri Bagh and adjoining areas have shown immense patience.
Today, we are delivering on our promise. This project is not just about laying pipelines; it is about improving health, hygiene, and the overall living environment,” he said.
The MLA also highlighted that several developmental projects are in the pipeline and assured residents that their concerns remain a top priority.
He lauded the coordination between different departments and the BJP cadre in ensuring smooth execution of the work.
Local residents and area representatives thanked MLA Arvind Gupta for his proactive role in addressing public grievances and accelerating development works in Jammu West.
