Patna: The empowered standing committee of the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) on Saturday approved 14 proposals, including the fixation of monthly rents for shops in the Kadamkuan vending zone and the installation of 35 high-mast lights across the city. The decisions were taken during the 24th ordinary meeting of the committee, chaired by Mayor Sita Sahu.
Rent for Vendors
Under the new proposal, vendors operating from the Kadamkuan vending zone will pay a monthly rent ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, depending on the size of the allotted space. The rates will come into effect after approval from the municipal corporation council meeting.
High-Mast Lights Installation
The committee also approved the installation of 35 high-mast lights at an estimated cost of over Rs 6 crore. The project will be implemented through an agreement with the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd (HUDCO) under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme. Civic officials said the move is aimed at improving illumination in public spaces.
Other Proposals
In another decision, the committee cleared a proposal for the construction of a vending zone and a marriage hall on municipal land at Musallahpur Haat in ward no. 50. Approval was also granted for the procurement of handcarts for all PMC circles to strengthen solid waste management operations and for the purchase of five pump sets of different capacities for the Nutan Rajdhani circle ahead of the monsoon season.
PMC commissioner Yaspal Meena and other officials were also present at the meeting. Officials said the decisions taken on Saturday were aimed at strengthening civic services, improving urban infrastructure and creating organised public spaces across the city.
