NC’s Tanvir Sadiq Slams Srinagar Smart City Planning
SMART CITIES

NC’s Tanvir Sadiq Slams Srinagar Smart City Planning

National Conference Chief Spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq recently criticised the Srinagar Smart City Project, describing it as ill-conceived and lacking a futuristic approach to urban planning. He said planners should have integrated stormwater and sewerage systems and adopted stronger infrastructure measures.

Sadiq said limited progress has been achieved in Downtown Srinagar under the project, adding that roads have been narrowed while footpaths were widened without adequate planning. He stressed that a city can be termed smart only when its sewage and drainage systems function efficiently, noting that cosmetic changes alone do not meet the objective of smart urban development.

He also questioned the outcomes of initiatives such as public bicycle usage, claiming that many of the cycles introduced under the project are now lying unused. He added that corrective measures would be undertaken to address existing shortcomings.

On the issue of the Combined Competitive Examination, Sadiq said there was no ambiguity regarding his party’s position and maintained that procedures followed in earlier years remain valid. He stated that approvals sent to Raj Bhawan should have been cleared without delay, adding that queries raised have been referred by the General Administration Department to the JKPSC and are expected to be resolved.

Responding to criticism from People’s Conference Chairman Sajad Lone, Sadiq said he respects him as a senior politician but accused him of focusing on mockery rather than constituency-level issues. He alleged that criticism has been selectively directed at the Chief Minister while sparing other authorities.

National Conference Chief Spokesperson and Zadibal MLA Tanvir Sadiq recently criticised the Srinagar Smart City Project, describing it as ill-conceived and lacking a futuristic approach to urban planning. He said planners should have integrated stormwater and sewerage systems and adopted stronger infrastructure measures. Sadiq said limited progress has been achieved in Downtown Srinagar under the project, adding that roads have been narrowed while footpaths were widened without adequate planning. He stressed that a city can be termed smart only when its sewage and drainage systems function efficiently, noting that cosmetic changes alone do not meet the objective of smart urban development. He also questioned the outcomes of initiatives such as public bicycle usage, claiming that many of the cycles introduced under the project are now lying unused. He added that corrective measures would be undertaken to address existing shortcomings. On the issue of the Combined Competitive Examination, Sadiq said there was no ambiguity regarding his party’s position and maintained that procedures followed in earlier years remain valid. He stated that approvals sent to Raj Bhawan should have been cleared without delay, adding that queries raised have been referred by the General Administration Department to the JKPSC and are expected to be resolved. Responding to criticism from People’s Conference Chairman Sajad Lone, Sadiq said he respects him as a senior politician but accused him of focusing on mockery rather than constituency-level issues. He alleged that criticism has been selectively directed at the Chief Minister while sparing other authorities.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Resources

Schindler named among Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026

Schindler has been named among Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2026, a global ranking recognising companies for their workplace environments.Compiled by Forbes in partnership with Statista, the ranking is based on independent employee feedback, including whether employees would recommend their organisation to friends and family.The company said the recognition reflected its focus on creating a workplace where employees can develop their expertise and build careers. ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

India needs an export-execution mindset: Vishesh Jain

Interview with Vishesh Jain, Founder & CEO, EximpleWhat gaps in India’s global trade ecosystem led you to build Eximple, and what problem did you see businesses struggling with most?Eximple came out of a problem that all three founders had seen from different choke points in the trade ecosystem. India has millions of MSMEs and manufacturers, and many of them can make products that are genuinely competitive on quality. Yet only a small fraction is able to build meaningful international businesses. In our experience, the gap is usually not manufacturing capability; it is the ability to exe..

Next Story
Building Material

Nuvoco reports 13.5% revenue growth in Q2 FY27

Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd. reported consolidated revenue of Rs 27.9 billion for Q2 FY27, up 13.5% year on year. Cement sales volume rose 9% to 4.7 million tonnes (MMT), while EBITDA increased 11% to Rs 4.11 billion.The company said it began its cement operations in 2014 with a 2.3 MMT per annum (MMTPA) operation at Nimbol. It now aims to reach 35 MMTPA of cement capacity by FY28, nearly 15 times its initial capacity. Its portfolio spans cement, ready-mix concrete and modern building materials.On sustainability and cost efficiency, Nuvoco partnered with CleanMax for a 46.4 MW wind-solar hybrid re..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code