Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday announced a special survey to identify water-logging hotspots in Srinagar.
Omar, who is also Minister for Housing & Urban Development, said a comprehensive project will be framed to address the issue, drain by drain, to make Srinagar a true smart city.
He also assured that two to three major infrastructure projects will soon be launched to ease traffic congestion in the city.
The chief minister’s comments came during the inauguration of a new block of the Bones and Joints hospital.
Advisor to the Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Lal Chowk Sheikh Ahsan Pardesi, and Secretary Health & Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah also addressed the gathering, lauding the efforts of the administration and healthcare workers involved in the project.
The event was attended by several legislators from across Kashmir, Principal GMC Srinagar Dr. Iffat Hassan, Medical Superintendent Bone & Joint Hospital, senior faculty members, doctors and a large number of citizens.
CM announces special survey to identify water-logging hotspots in City
