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MLA Baldev Raj Sharma announces Rs 220 crore development projects for Katra
8/5/2026 10:37:07 PM
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KATRA, Aug 5: MLA Baldev Raj Sharma Holds Press Conference at AMR Office; Highlights Sanitation Measures and Major Development Projects Worth Over Rs 220 Crore in Holy Town Katra
MLA, 58-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Constituency, Baldev Raj Sharma, today addressed a press conference at the AMR Office, Katra, in the presence of BJP District President Rohit Dubey and BJP City President, Katra, Krishan Kumar Malabar.
Addressing the media, the MLA stated that maintaining cleanliness in Holy Town Katra remains one of his top priorities, as lakhs of pilgrims visit Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji throughout the year. He informed that he has recently issued a detailed D.O. letter to the Executive Officer, Municipal Committee, Katra, requesting further strengthening of sanitation arrangements and ensuring timely waste collection across the town so that the Holy Town continues to maintain high standards of cleanliness.
The MLA emphasized that sanitation services should be further strengthened through better public participation and efficient waste management. He informed that directions have been issued for the installation of loudspeakers on garbage collection vehicles to create public awareness regarding waste collection schedules and encourage residents and shopkeepers to dispose of waste in a proper and timely manner.
Baldev Raj Sharma further stated that the Municipal Committee has been requested to take all necessary administrative and financial measures at its own level for further improving sanitation services. In case any additional financial requirement arises, a detailed proposal may be submitted, and the required financial assistance will be provided from his Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
The MLA also appealed to the residents, traders, social organisations and pilgrims to extend their full cooperation in maintaining cleanliness and preserving the sanctity, beauty and environment of Holy Town Katra.
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