Jamshedpur Flyover Construction Prompts Vendor Relocation
In a significant move to pave the way for crucial infrastructure development, vendors operating along the bustling Pardih-Mango Road in Jamshedpur are set to be relocated. Officials from the Mango Notified Area Committee (MNAC) announced on Monday that these street vendors will be shifted to Gandhi Maidan to make room for the construction of the down ramp for the upcoming Azadnagar flyover.
Clearance Drive for Hassle-Free Construction
The 4.5-kilometer stretch from the Hanuman Temple to Mango Chowk is currently lined with numerous carts selling a variety of goods, including food, vegetables, and garments. To ensure the flyover construction proceeds without obstacles, MNAC officials, along with personnel from the Mango police station, met with the vendors on Friday. They strongly urged them to move to the designated area at Gandhi Maidan voluntarily.
JNAC assistant municipal commissioner Aqib Javed emphasized the necessity of this action, stating, "The entire route from Bada Hanuman Temple at Pardih to the Mango roundabout needs to be cleared for hassle-free construction of the downward ramp." He assured the vendors that this move is temporary and a more permanent solution is in the works.
Temporary Shift with a Promise of Permanent Vending Zone
Authorities have set a clear deadline for the voluntary relocation. Vendors who do not move their carts by Monday face the prospect of having their merchandise seized. However, the administration has also offered a reassuring prospect for the vendors' future.
Assistant Municipal Commissioner Aqib Javed confirmed that while the move to Gandhi Maidan is a temporary arrangement, the committee plans to build a dedicated vending zone for them very soon. This initiative aims to provide the vendors with a legitimate and organized space to conduct their business once the construction phase is over.
Simultaneously, enforcement teams from the Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) conducted an anti-encroachment drive on the Sakchi-Mango route on Monday. This operation led to the removal of makeshift shops, roadside eateries, and illegally parked vehicles from both sides of the road.
JNAC city manager Joyti Punj Pandey explained the broader goal behind these actions, stating, "The action is part of the initiative of the NAC to make our roads and pavements free from illegal encroachments so that motorists and pedestrians have smooth commuting to public places." This comprehensive effort highlights the city's attempt to balance urban development with the needs of its street-level entrepreneurs.
