MLA Bagga, MC Chief take stock of monsoon preparations and development works around buddha nullah; direct officials to expedite works

Ludhiana, June 13, 2024: Taking steps in advance to make arrangements for avoiding water logging during the rainy season, Ludhiana North MLA Madan Lal Bagga and Municipal Corporation (MC) Commissioner Sandeep Rishi took stock of monsoon preparations in the areas around Buddha nullah on Thursday. 

MLA Madan Lal Bagga and MC Commissioner Sandeep Rishi also inspected the ongoing works including the work to construct the road on the other side of the nullah, developing green spaces around the nullah etc. 

MLA Bagga directed the concerned officials to expedite the desilting (cleaning) process of buddha nullah. Also the banks of the nullah should be strengthened before the monsoon season. The legislator stated that the officials have also been directed to expedite the work of constricting road on the other side of the nullah as it will benefit the residents at large.

MLA Bagga also asked the officials to regularly monitor the situation and take every step to avoid water logging in the city especially the low lying areas. The road gullies should be cleaned before monsoon hits the city and sand bags should also be prepared in advance. The sand bags are used to strengthen the banks of nullah, if required. 

MLA Bagga said that he has been regularly monitoring monsoon preparations and the ongoing projects alongside the nullah. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led state government is committed for overall development of the state. A large number of development works are being taken up in the North constituency and the officials have been directed to ensure that there is no compromise with the quality of works. Every effort is also being made to avoid water logging during the rainy season.