Minister Arora reviews progress of developmental projects across city

Sanjeev Arora, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Investment Promotion and NRI Affairs, presided over a high-level review meeting at Bachat Bhawan and proposed the construction of a pedestrian and two-wheeler overpass near the bus stand to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance safety. He directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to submit a detailed report on the proposal. Additionally, he reviewed the progress of four bridges on the Sidhwan Canal, stating that two would be completed by August 15, and the remaining by September. Arora warned that penalties would be imposed on the agency concerned for any delays beyond these deadlines.

To address environmental concerns, Arora instructed the Municipal Corporation (MC) to conduct a feasibility study for installing rainwater harvesting systems across city parks. Arora also discussed traffic management with Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma, focusing on peak-hour congestion and traffic issues outside schools. Sharma informed the minister that schools had been directed to appoint at least 10 marshals to manage peak-hour traffic. Additionally, Police Control Room (PCR) units and local police stations had been tasked with addressing traffic issues in their jurisdictions. Sharma also briefed Arora on the Police Commissionerate’s efforts under the Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign to combat drug-related issues.

The minister reviewed several NHAI projects, including the Ludhiana-Bathinda Highway, missing links on the Ludhiana-Kharar Highway, Ludhiana-Ropar connectivity, parking lots along the elevated highway, beautification under the elevated highway, vehicle underpasses (VUPs) on Jalandhar Bypass and Dhandari Kalan, and a cycle track along the highway. Other projects discussed included upgrades to the Civil Hospital, the new ESIC Medical College, Halwara International Airport and development works in government schools.

Ludhiana