Newly Appointed Karnal MC Commissioner Saloni Sharma Takes Charge
Just days after assuming office, newly appointed Karnal Municipal Corporation (KMC) Commissioner Saloni Sharma convened a series of review meetings with officials from various divisions on Thursday. She directed them to prioritise public works and civic services, emphasising timely project completion and quality workmanship.
Review of Ongoing Development Projects
Chairing a detailed meeting with the Engineering Branch, Sharma reviewed ongoing development works, under-construction projects, and civic infrastructure across the city. She instructed officials to ensure all projects are completed within stipulated timelines without compromising quality. Key projects reviewed included the commercial space at the Old Grain Market, the District Library, and the outer bypass road. She directed officials to expedite these projects so residents can benefit at the earliest.
Monsoon Preparedness and Waterlogging Prevention
With the monsoon season approaching, Sharma asked all officials to remain in the field and closely monitor vulnerable areas to prevent waterlogging. She directed them to complete cleaning of stormwater drains on priority and ensure drainage systems remain fully operational during heavy rainfall. Emphasising uninterrupted civic services, she instructed officials to resolve complaints related to drinking water supply and sewerage without delay, prioritising prompt redressal of sewer blockages and water supply issues to minimise inconvenience to residents.
Infrastructure Mapping and Project Execution
To improve planning and monitoring, Sharma directed all Junior Engineers to prepare detailed infrastructure maps of their respective wards. These maps will include roads, streets, parks, drinking water pipelines, sewerage and stormwater networks, tubewells, and other civic infrastructure, enabling engineers to maintain updated records. She also instructed that work on every development project must begin within 15 days of the work order issuance. Agencies delaying commencement without valid reasons would face action as per rules. “Feasibility assessments must be completed before any project is taken up,” she added.
Quality Control and Coordination
Stressing quality control, Sharma directed officials to regularly inspect construction sites, ensure use of quality materials, and conduct laboratory testing of samples wherever necessary. She said there would be no compromise on construction quality or workmanship. She also called for better coordination among various KMC branches and other government departments to resolve project-related issues without unnecessary delays.
Review of Electrical and Horticulture Branches
Reviewing the Electrical Branch, Sharma instructed officials to ensure all LED streetlights in the city remain functional and that defective lights are repaired on priority. During the review of the Horticulture Branch, she directed officials to maintain all 192 municipal parks in a clean and well-maintained condition through regular inspections. She also ordered strict action against illegal advertisements that spoil the city’s appearance, including removal of unauthorised hoardings and imposition of penalties on violators.
Grievance Redressal and Public Confidence
Sharma further directed officials to ensure timely disposal of public grievances received through platforms such as Jan Samvad, CM Window, and the Social Media Grievance Tracker. She made it clear that negligence or unnecessary delays in resolving complaints would not be tolerated and asked all departments to strengthen public confidence through prompt and efficient service delivery.
