RAJ KUMAR
Ranchi, Oct.27: Chief Minister Hemant Soren today gifted a dedicated vegetable market and park to the residents of Ranchi.
The vegetable market near Raj Bhawan, popularly known as Naga Baba Khatal Sabji Bazar, is the first dedicated vegetable market of the city where over 250 sellers, who operate out of a road opposite Raj Bhavan, will be relocated through lottery.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation has built this market which spreads over 40,000 sq feet area. An amount of Rs 10 crore has been spent on its construction. It is expected that the market will pave ways of smooth traffic on the road connecting Kishori Yadav Chowk with Kutchery Chowk, which often faces traffic congestion.
A food court has also been built on the roof of this market. The corporation has arranged for seven different kitchens here. This will help the city dwellers to get food of many flavors under one roof. There is also an arrangement of parking around the market.As many as 60 high-end CCTV cameras have also been installed here for security reasons.
The foundation stone of the Naga Baba vegetable market project was laid in 2017 when the Raghubar Das-led BJP government was in power. It was meant to be ready by 2020 but the project got delayed due to alterations in design and corona pandemic.
During inauguration of the market, those accompanied by CM Soren included local MP Sanjay Seth, veteran and local MLA C.P. Singh, Mayor Asha Lakra and Deputy Mayor Sanjeev Vijayvargiya.
On the other hand, the park which was inaugurated by the CM, is at Harmu Housing Colony. It is spread in over 2.5 acres area near the residence of Rajya Sabha MP Deepak Prakash. An amount of Rs 2.5 crore has been spent in its development. It is the eleventh park of Harmu Housing Colony area under ward 26 of Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) area. It has been named after Sardar Patel.
The park has a walking track, badminton court, tennis court, food court, toilet complex, playing area for children equipped with gym items, fountain, statue of Sardar Patel, six tensile gazebos and pergola besides benches, sliders and dustbins besides others.
Inaugurating the park and market, CM Soren, urged people to ensure its safety and proper maintenance like personal property.
During the inauguration of the park, those accompanied by CM Soren included Rajya Sabha MP Deepak Prakash besides all those present during the inauguration of the market. C.P.Singh who was not invited for the park inauguration was also taken by chief minister Soren on his official vehicle presenting a good gesture.
