Advisor to Governor KK Sharma Thursday visited Transport Nagar, Parimpora to take stock of the developmental needs and facilities to be provided to the transporters.
Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development, DheerajGupta, Vice Chairman SDA Sajad Hussain Ganaie and other senior officers wereaccompanying the advisor during the visit, according to an officialspokesperson.
The advisor enquired about collection of toll fromTransporters and it was informed that Horticulture Department has installed acheck post and is collecting toll from trucks at the Fruit Mandi.
The Advisor directed setting up of separate check post ofTransport Nagar so that collection of fees takes place for the convenience oftransporters.
He also directed immediate fixing of drainage problem andfor making pumping station of Horticulture Produce and Marketing Departmentfunctional.
The transporters sought installation of two more transformersto cater to the needs of the Transport Nagar.
While interacting with the advisor, the transporters raisedseveral demands including a separate entry and exit gate for the TransportNagar, macadamization of the roads, drainage and electricity.
The Advisor asked the officers to provide all basicamenities in the Transport Nagar so that the transporters can continue theiractivity without facing any issue.
He directed the officers to form a joint team of officialsof different departments for early redressal of grievances of transporters, ifany.
Presiden , JK Goods Transport Association M Ronga and othermembers of different Transport Associations were also present during the visit.