Srinagar,
June 07: To ensure integrated, planned
and judicious development of Srinagar, the Board of Directors of the Srinagar
Development Authority (SDA) in a landmark decision Tuesday approved extension
of Greater Srinagar local area from the existing 417 kms to 757 kms.The Board
meeting was chaired by Minister for Urban Development and Local Bodies, Mr
Nawang Rigzin Jora. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Mr Shailendra Kumar,
Commissioner Secretary Housing & Urban Development Department, Mr Jeet Lal
Gupta, Vice-Chairman SDA, Mr Mohammad Shafi Rather, Director General Accounts
and Treasuries, Mr RK Mangotra, Chief Town Planner Kashmir, Hakeem Iftikhar,
Chief Architect J&K, Mr KC Pant, Joint Director Planning, Mr PS Kakroo,
Deputy Director Planning, Mr Rajeev Bushan, and Joint Commissioner SMC, Mr
Mushtaq Ahmad were present at the meeting held at SKICC Srinagar.With the
Srinagar Master Plan (2001-2021) currently under review, SDA has proposed
extension of the existing City limits towards South, West and Northern
directions along the new motorway coming up from Gallandar via Narbal upto
Ganderbal. In the extended Greater Srinagar local area, 410 sq kms will fall
under SDA limits against existing 160 kms, 240 sq kms under Srinagar Municipal
Corporation (SMC) limits, 50 kms under Ganderbal, 35 kms under Budgam, 9 kms
under Pampore, 7.5 kms under Khrew and 5.2 kms under Cantonment area.As per the
new Master Plan, the boundaries of Greater Srinagar would encompass Dara-Fakri
and Dachigam National Park on Northeast, Zabarwan hills from Khunmoh towards
Khrew on the East, Kakapora Railway Station on Southeast, Budgam local area
upto Gallandar on South, Mazhama Railway station & road towards Gulmarg on
the Southwest and Buran, Ganepur in Pattan towards the West.Hailing the SDA
move to extend the local area limits of Srinagar, Mr Jora, who is also the
Chairman of SDA Board, said the decision would go a long way in decongesting
the City core area and ensure planned and de-concentrated infrastructure
development in and around Srinagar city. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir and
other members of the Board also commended the decision.The Minister, however,
asked SDA to earmark dedicated areas in the Master Plan for institutional
activities like education, healthcare, recreation, tourism and traditional
works including handicrafts. He also stressed the need for conservation of
water bodies, forest areas, saffron and agriculture land in and around
Srinagar.He asked SDA authorities to make maximum use of time and resources to
create a tangible impact on the infrastructure scenario of Srinagar. He complimented
SDA Vice-Chairman for marking a new beginning in turning around SDA as a
vibrant organization in a very short span.The Board also approved engagement of
a consulting firm by SDA for the preparation of City Development Plan (CDP) for
Srinagar. CDP is a collective vision document aimed at improving urban
facilities, increasing investment to expand employment and services,
formulation of perceptible plan of action for systematic and sustained
reduction of urban poverty and focus on urban reforms. CDP also aims at
formulating Strategic Action Plan (SAP) and City Assistance Programme (CAP)
based on the city development framework to avail funding for development of
Srinagar under JNNURM.The Board also approved construction of four-storeyed
commercial complex by SDA at Sanatnagar Chowk. The complex would be provided
with basement parking facility, shops and office spaces. It would come up at a
cost of around Rs 10 crore and is to be completed within three years.In another
decision the Board also approved extension of premium payment period for shops
and commercial spaces at Sangarmaal City Centre from existing one year to three
years.The Board also approved construction of shopline at Bemina, opposite
SKIMS Medical College and SDA Guest House at Bemina for housing touring
officials from outside the State.Vice-Chairman SDA gave a detailed presentation
of the existing and upcoming projects to the Board. He commended the role of
SDA employees for infusing new energy in the organization.Rich tributes were
paid to late Jenab Mirza Mohd Afzal Beigh 31st
Death Anniversary and Jenab Kh. Ghulam Mohi –ud-Din Shah on their 9th
Death Anniversary today at Sher –I- Kashmir Bhawan Jammu and senior leaders
National Conference party present. While addressing the gathering seniors
leaders said that late Jenab Mirza Mohd. Afzal Beigh and Jenab Kh. Mohi-Ud- Din
Shah would be remembered for a long time to come for their historic role which
they have played during their lifetime by serving the state in various capacities
.He said Mr Beigh was Architect of land reform act and abolisation of big
landed Estate Act. He was also close associate of late Sher –I- Kashmir Sheikh
Mohd. Abdullah and remained with him for a long time in Jail also. He was
instrumental of 1975 accord between late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi and
Sher –I- Kashmir Sheikh Mohd. Abdullah referring to late Jenab Mohi –ud-Din
Shah . They said these two leaders served the state and that they were part of
movement launched under the leadership of late Sher –I- Kashmir in J&K
State in the early forties .True tributes would be to follow their path and
complete the work which they could not complete during their life time. The
meeting was also addressed: Sh. Pardeep Bali ,Smt.Laxami Dutta Provincial
President Women Wing , Sh. Jugal Mahajan , Sh. Satpal Lakhotra, Sardar
Taranjeet Singh Tony, Sh. K.D Singh ,
Sh. Anil Dhar , Sh. Nar Singh, Sh. Farooq Mughal ,Smt. Rashida Begum, Sh. Ashok Singh Manhas , Smt Pinky Bhat, Sh. Sham Mehra , Sh. Vinod Tak , Sh. ML
Munshi, Sh. Rakesh Singh Raka, Smt. Manveer Kour ,Smt Agya Kour , Smt. Shama ,
Smt. Uma Devi , Sh. Farman Ali.
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