Indore : District administration has decided collect suggestions from the general public, people’s representatives, intellectuals and experts on implementation of the Light Metro Train project in the City. This decision was taken at a meeting of high-powered committee convened after a gap of two years.
Chairing the meeting, Divisional Commissioner Sanjay Dubey said, “Before executing the Light Metro Train project, we have decided to hold a 2 days’ workshop to invite suggestions on its implementation.”
Invitations for the workshop will be sent across to the common public, public representatives, former MLAs, MPs, intellectuals and subject experts, he said.
The project concept will be presented before the participants of the workshop, before taking suggestions. “While giving the final shape to the project, the suggestions and objections would be considered,” he said.
The administration also plans to make the process transparent by highlight ing why some objections were rejected and why certain suggestions were accepted. The move comes after the criticism the administration faced while implementing the Bus Rapid Transport System (BRTS).
Khan River beautification becoming a dream
The Khan River beautification project seems to have faced a hurdle. The administration had identified encroaching structures on the land. But, its removal can only be carried out if the state government releases additional funds.
Dubey claimed that the project requires Rs 2500 crore for implementation. So far, the Khan River purification and beautification project is yet not included in the Ganga River purification project; even the Kshipra River purification project is not included in the Ganga Project. Hence, no fund could be expected from the Centre.
Super Corridor & Bypass
IMC has agreed to supply Narmada and Yaswant Sagar water to Bypass and Super Corridor. Mayor Malini Gaud said that laying the water pipeline to supply water from Yeshwant Sagar dam the Super Corridor will cost Rs 32 crore. The IMC is working in the direction.
OTHER MAJOR DECISIONS
Rajwada : Heritage walk would be developed at the Rajwada, making the area no vehicle zone. Durga Mata Mandir would be reconstructed by IDA. Tenders are floated.
LalBagh : A sum of Rs 2 crore is being sanctioned for the internal-external renovation of the Lal Bagh Palace. IDA and IMC would develop the garden of the palace.
SAI Center: A center of Sports Authority of India (SAI) would be set-up at the scheme no. 78 in Atal Sports Complex. IDA has constructed it and handed over to IMC. Over 300 players would be trained here.
MGM Medical College : A complete renovation of the MGM College would be done with the help of the state government. A master plan would be prepared with the open competition. Best architect could win prize of Rs 5 lakh.
Regional Park : A planetarium to be set-up at the Regional Park. IDA will offer Rs 1 crore.
Vegetable markets : Roadside vegetable markets in the different parts of the city would be relocated. Nandlalpura Mandi will be shifted in the Fule Market.
