Mandi vendors to be shifted to designated zones

To ensure an unhindered movement of visitors in the Sector 26 mandi, the UT Administration has decided to relocate registered vendors to the designated vending zones.

Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of various directives issued by Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria during his recent visit to the mandi.

Several critical issues concerning the development and maintenance of the mandi were thoroughly examined.

The discussion primarily focused on infrastructure improvement, including the preparation of estimates for repairing internal roads and potholes in the mandi. Additionally, plans were made for the installation of streetlights to enhance safety and visibility. Measures to remove encroachments were also deliberated upon. To strengthen security in the area, the installation of a police beat box in mandi was also discussed.

The meeting underscored the need for enhanced cleanliness and sanitation efforts. It was decided that the officials concerned would conduct daily evening checks to monitor sanitation levels. The removal of unauthorised settlements from government land was discussed to facilitate the creation of a parking area.

The meeting was attended by Hari Kalikat, Secretary Agriculture; Pavitter Singh, Administrator, Market Committee; Rajiv Tewari, Joint Secretary, Marketing Board; and others.