 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Jan 3: Devansh Yadav, IAS, Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation and CEO, Smart City Project, today visited the Home for the Aged & Infirm (Vridh Ashram) along with senior officers of JMC.
During the visit, the Commissioner undertook a comprehensive round of both blocks of the Home, interacted with the inmates as well as the management, and enquired about their well-being and any specific issues faced by them.
Dr. Dinesh Gupta, Secretary of the Home, apprised the Commissioner that although the Home has an intake capacity of 90 residents, it is presently able to accommodate only about 45 inmates due to the non-availability of lifts in both G+2 blocks. He also highlighted the problem of public nuisance caused by shopkeepers and passers-by due to the absence of public urination facilities, resulting in unhygienic conditions near the windows of the Home.
Further, it was brought to the Commissioner's notice that the roadside drainage system in front of the Home and its gates is badly damaged and requires urgent repairs. The management requested proper repair of drains, installation of gratings on all sides for safety, and placement of suitable flower pots by JMC, which would also enhance the aesthetic appeal of the area.
The Commissioner patiently listened to all the concerns and assured the management of early and effective redressal. He appreciated and commented "that the Home is very well maintained, doing excellent service for oldage persons. It is the oldest and most efficiently run facility in Jammu City. He is highly impressed so see that all the elderly Inmates living therein are quite happy and are being looked after very well despite limited resources. He reiterated that the Government is fully committed to the safety, security, and welfare of senior citizens and assured that, as part of the Government machinery, he would ensure that the genuine issues raised are resolved to the best satisfaction of the inmates.
Later, the Home Management, led by Er. Pankaj Gupta, Dr. Dinesh Gupta, Sat Pal Sharma, and S. Rajinder Singh-President, Secretary, and Managing Committee Members respectively-presented a beautiful flower pot to the Commissioner as a goodwill gesture, appreciating his concern, sensitivity, and magnanimous approach towards the elderly. |
