Ahmedgarh: Many demands of residents remain unfulfilled

Mahesh Sharma

Ahmedgarh, December 30

Commencing in the shadows of the Covid-19 pandemic, the year 2021 is closing under fears of transmission of the Omicron variant. Slow progress of development projects, despite best efforts of those assigned works, has left many dreams of locals unfulfilled.

However, the year will also be remembered for commencement and continuance of major development works despite all odds. Residents expect a lot more to be done to enable them to live a dignified life in the future.

Achievements

Devoted and dedicated outstanding working of the civil and health administration seems to have yielded desired results in preventing the spread of coronavirus by undertaking vaccination for all categories of eligible residents. Roping in of social organisations for vaccination camps nullified the adverse effect of the NHM healthcare officials’ agitation.

Construction work on twin passage on Pohir Road railway overbridge and limited height underbridge is about to be completed. Heavy vehicles, school buses and commuters will benefit the most on the inauguration of the bridge. The civil administration has also given nod for the closure of Jagera Road level crossing on the Dhuri railway line for the construction of a proposed under bridge.

Work on the long-pending demand of setting up sewage treatment plant (STP) has also been started by the Municipal Council, which when completed at cost of Rs8.5 crore, would facilitate disposal of waste water.

The Government Elementary School, Amarpura, has been upgraded to Senior Secondary School and shifted to a new building constructed near the Bajrang Akhara road. The construction work of the building was also completed this year.

Massive construction and repair work of many roads and streets, including Railway Road, Thana Road, Chand Cinema Road, Dehliz Road, Jawahar Nagar, Dhulkot Road and Amarpura streets has been undertaken with grants sanctioned by the government.

The Municipal Council has also received more grants worth approximately Rs10 crore. Besides laying new water supply lines, the civic body has also installed two more tube wells for strengthening the water supply system.

Primary health centre yet to be upgraded

Long-pending demand for the upgradation of the primary health centre even after five years of establishment of the subdivision is yet pending. Social activists have succeeded in drawing the attention of the higher authorities in the Health Department towards need for a subdivision-level hospital in the town.

Sewage continues to overflow

Though major work of the STP project has been completed, overflowing sewage is still a major issue, which further compounds problems for the health authorities as stagnant water becomes a breeding bowl for pathogens and vectors.

Water supply lines 30-year-old

Infrastructure for the water supply needs comprehensive upgrade as majority of pipelines are over 30-year-old. Already finding it hard to maintain regular supply of hygienic germfree drinking water, the Municipal Council is yet to draft a plan for the replacement of major pipelines.

Waterlogging in low-lying localities

The town is already facing problem of water stagnation in low-lying localities. Increasing level of Railway Road, Dhulkot Road and Mahavir Road has aggravated waterlogging problem in these localities. Solid waste management still remains an unresolved issue as there is no sufficient and suitable place for dumping garbage.

Poor bus service

The bus service, which has remained poor during past decades, has worsened further due to inaccessibility and blocking of the bus stand. Passengers have to either walk down or make alternative arrangements from Pohir or Jagera Bridge, which are situated over 3 km away from the main town.

Besides, the administration has failed to solve the traffic congestion problem as encroachments continue in front of commercial establishments.

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