J&K CM Abdullah inaugurates upgraded Residency Road High Street in Jammu
Jammu, Aug 7
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday inaugurated the upgraded Residency Road High street in Jammu city developed at a cost of Rs 9.18 crore under the Smart City Mission.
Office of J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on X today, "The Chief Minister today inaugurated the upgraded Residency Road-High Street in Jammu. Executed under the Smart City Mission at a cost of Rs 9.18 crore, the project marks a significant step towards modernising urban infrastructure and enhancing public convenience in the city.
"MLA @YudhvirSethiBJP and officers of the Housing and Urban Development Department were present on the occasion."
The project under the Smart City Mission is aimed at improving urban infrastructure and providing better civic amenities for residents and visitors in Jammu.
The Jammu Smart City Mission has completed 125 out of 127 sanctioned projects worth Rs 2,940 crore.
Recent major inaugurations under the Smart City Mission include the upgraded Residency Road-High Street, the Heritage Trail, and the Bahu Fort Food Street, leaving only two final works remaining under the wider national urban initiative.
Nearly 98 per cent of all planned infrastructure and public convenience works in Jammu have been completed in Jammu city.
Recently launched projects include upgraded urban corridors, aesthetic public spaces, and opening of modernised food hubs to boost local tourism and commerce and make things convenient for those living or travelling in Jammu.
Only a couple of specialised projects - such as localised pond rejuvenation and ecological works remain in their final execution phase.
Smart Cities Mission is an urban renewal and retrofitting programme by the Government of India with the mission to develop smart cities across the country, making them citizen-friendly and sustainable.
On similar lines, the Srinagar Smart City Mission is an urban renewal initiative implemented by Srinagar Smart City Limited to transform Srinagar into an eco-friendly, resilient, and vibrant city. Out of 161 planned projects worth Rs 3,634 crore, 157 projects have been completed.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some proper urban planning in our city! The heritage trail and food street sound exciting too. Smart City Mission has really transformed Jammu's look in the last few years. Makes me proud to see our city getting modern infrastructure.
While I appreciate the development, I wish they'd focus more on basic issues like drainage and roads in the residential areas too. High streets are great for show, but common citizens living in the inner colonies still face daily problems. Just a thought.
Great initiative! Residency Road always had so much potential with all the shops and eateries. Now with proper footpaths and lighting, it'll become a proper hangout spot. This is how we compete with metros - one smart project at a time. 💪
125 out of 127 projects completed is impressive! The Bahu Fort Food Street is already getting great reviews from visitors. Smart City Mission has genuinely improved our public spaces. Just hope the remaining pond rejuvenation work gets done soon too.
Good progress in Jammu! Visited last winter and could already see the changes. The town hall area looks completely different now. More such upgrades across India please - we need modern, walkable urban spaces everywhere.
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