75 Crore Development Projects Approved in Muzaffarnagar: 111 Proposals for Roads, Lighting and Sanitation Passed; Wahlna Chowk to Be Renamed Maharana Pratap Chowk

Muzaffarnagar: The Municipal Board has unanimously approved 111 development proposals worth approximately ₹75 crore for the city's development. The meeting was held on Friday at the municipal auditorium under the chairmanship of Municipal Chairperson Meenakshi Swarup. Various development works, including road construction, road repairs, lighting arrangements, and sanitation, were approved. Additionally, a proposal to rename Wahlna Chowk as Maharana Pratap Chowk and another related to the naming of Valmiki Chowk were also passed.

Debate Among Councillors, Chairperson Intervenes

During the meeting, discussions were held on construction and development works to be carried out in different wards of the city. Some proposals triggered debates among councillors. In view of the situation, Municipal Chairperson Meenakshi Swarup and Executive Officer Pawan Kumar intervened to calm the councillors and proceed with the meeting.

All 111 Development Proposals Approved Unanimously

Municipal Chairperson Meenakshi Swarup stated that 111 proposals related to development works worth approximately ₹75 crore were presented during the meeting and unanimously approved by all board members. She said these projects would help improve essential facilities across various wards of the city.

Wahlna Chowk to Be Renamed Maharana Pratap Chowk

The proposal to rename Wahlna Chowk as Maharana Pratap Chowk also received the board's approval. A proposal related to the naming of Valmiki Chowk was also passed. The chairperson congratulated members of the Valmiki community on the decision. During the meeting, members of the Valmiki community also felicitated her.

Roads, Lighting and Sanitation to Be Improved

Executive Officer Pawan Kumar stated that the proposals primarily include road construction, road development, street lighting, and sanitation-related works. He said councillors had raised their concerns on certain issues, but no major dispute occurred during the meeting. All 111 proposals were unanimously approved.

Reported By: Rohit