Speaker Legislative Assembly, Kavinder Gupta today launched multiple development works at various localities across Jammu. These works include development of lanes and drains, blacktopping in the areas of Model Town and Gangyal, renovation of parks in Sainik Colony, repair and restoration of nallas in Gangyal, Sainik Colony and other areas. Interacting with the locals during his visit, Kavinder said that in the last one and a halfyear of the present Government, we have strived to provide people with all the basic amenities necessary to live a healthy life and concerted efforts are on to meet the demands of the people related to water and power supply, lanes and drains, cleanliness and sanitation. Directing the concerned departments for immediately starting the renovation works of the park in Sainik Colony, Kavinder said that completion of this park will provide the inhabitants with an encouraging environment to exercise, socialize and will help promote and maintain healthy lifestyles especially for kids and elderly, senior citizens etc. Commenting that parks are a wise community investment, the Speaker said, “in the new age of television and computers, the children are moving towards an unhealthy way of life. “As much as indoor games promote mental growth, the overall development of a child is incomplete without a parallel focus on physical development and regular exposure to natural elements”. With the focused attention of the Government towards development of parks and playgrounds, Kavinder affirmed that exposure to nature improves psychological and social health among children and adults. During the visits to various localities, the people also apprised the Speaker of the problems being faced by them. Taking note of all the concerns brought to his notice, the speaker assured to look into the issues.
