Beerwah, Oct 23: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday inaugurated development works worth around ₹26 crore and laid foundation stones for five projects in the Beerwah Assembly constituency, saying the government was making every effort to accelerate development across all areas.
Speaking during his visit to Beerwah, Abdullah said the constituency held a special place in his heart because of the support its voters had extended to him in the 2014 Assembly elections.
“I have never forgotten the favour the voters of Beerwah did to me in the 2014 elections. I had told the people then that I would remain indebted to them throughout my life and would continue working to repay that debt,” he said.
Abdullah said he had made efforts, both as an MLA and after the formation of the government, to ensure that development works in the constituency progressed in coordination with its local representative, MLA Dr Shafi.
“For the past two years, my colleagues and I have made every effort to ensure that development works here proceed properly under the leadership of our local MLA, Dr Shafi,” he said.
The chief minister said all six projects inaugurated or taken up for execution were important for the constituency, highlighting the reconstruction of a bridge near Beerwah town that had collapsed over a stream.
“The biggest demand of the people was that the bridge over the stream near Beerwah town, which had collapsed, should be rebuilt. I am grateful to the deputy chief minister and his department that the work was completed quickly. Today, the bridge has been handed over to the people,” Abdullah said.
He also announced plans to improve the surroundings of the river, including a walking track and decks along its banks. In addition, ₹4 crore has been earmarked for improving the town’s appearance through landscaping and drainage works, he said.
Power infrastructure upgrade
Addressing concerns about electricity infrastructure, Abdullah said a foundation stone had been laid for a new receiving station to address complaints about the existing facility’s age and inadequate capacity.
“The people here have complained that the receiving station is very old and its capacity needs to be increased,” he said, adding that the new station was expected to become operational within four to five months.
The chief minister also highlighted plans to establish a workshop for repairing distribution transformers locally, particularly those damaged during winter.
He said transformers had previously been sent outside the area for repairs, causing inconvenience. Dr Shafi had proposed setting up a local workshop to handle minor repairs, and the department had accepted the demand.
“You can see behind me that work on the foundation of the workshop is underway. God willing, we will complete it as soon as possible,” Abdullah said.
Stadium demand
Responding to a question about a stadium for the area, Abdullah said he supported the demand and would give the project priority.
“I have no objection to it. I myself believe that there should be a stadium,” he said, adding that a site had been identified.
Abdullah reiterated that the government was committed to ensuring that development projects across the region were completed expeditiously.
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