Anantnag, Mar 6: In a proactive move to discuss and streamline traffic movement within main town and its adjoining areas, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the stakeholders, at DC office.
The meeting was aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of existing traffic arrangements and identifying bottlenecks that hinder the smooth movement of vehicles and commuters.
Recognising the importance of a well-regulated transport system in the town, the DC called for a coordinated approach and solicited cooperation from all stakeholders, adding that the ultimate goal is to minimise inconvenience to the general public, commuters, and local businesses/traders.
During the meeting, representatives from the Traders Union, Market Association, and Transport Association raised concerns about traffic congestion at Mehndi Kadal, Lal Chowk, Ganjiwara, Court Road, Ashajipora, and other locations, as well as the lack of parking, taxi stands, and essential utilities.
They also shared grassroots-level insights and raised the issues faced by them due to heavy traffic, roadside parking and jamming.
The chair decided that a field visit will soon be conducted to get a firsthand stock of the bottlenecks and other challenges. A robust strategy on traffic management will be put in place in consultation with all stakeholders.
Instructions were issued to the officials from MVD, Traffic Police, and MCA to explore modalities for decongesting the main town besides improving it’s beautification and drainage system.
On the occasion, the CEO, MCA informed that under town beautification Phase II, funds to the tune of Rs. 1 crore have been released, out of which 64 lakh stand alloted for construction of passenger sheds at multiple locations. He further informed that Rs 10 lakh have been received under CDF under which street lights will be installed particularly at the dark spots.
The meeting was also attended by the ADC (M), ACR, Tehsildar, SHO Anantnag, officials from traffic police, MVD, MCA, representatives from street vendors and other stakeholders.
