Srinagar, Oct 17 (KNS): Chief Executive Officer of Srinagar Smart City Limited (SSCL), Dr Basharat Qayoom, on Saturday inspected key Smart City infrastructure across Srinagar and directed officials to ensure timely completion of ongoing projects, improved maintenance and efficient use of technology for better civic services.

During the inspection, Qayoom reviewed the Souq Market and Craft Centre at Batamaloo, the under-construction electric bus charging station at Batamaloo and the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) at HMT.

At the Souq Market and Craft Centre, he assessed the operational status and maintenance requirements of the facilities, stressing the need to keep public infrastructure functional and well-maintained.

Inspecting the electric bus charging station, the CEO reviewed construction progress, execution quality and infrastructure requirements. He directed the concerned officers and executing agencies to maintain prescribed standards, address bottlenecks promptly and complete the project within the stipulated timeline.

He emphasised that reliable electric bus charging infrastructure was essential for strengthening public transport and promoting sustainable urban mobility in Srinagar.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

At the ICCC in HMT, Qayoom reviewed monitoring mechanisms and technology-enabled operations, stressing the need to strengthen its role in real-time urban monitoring, coordinated responses and the resolution of civic and infrastructure-related issues.

He called for improved interdepartmental coordination, timely information-sharing and effective follow-up on issues identified through monitoring systems to enhance accountability and public service delivery.

The CEO directed officials to ensure regular monitoring, preventive maintenance and timely rectification of deficiencies across the inspected facilities, observing that the success of Smart City infrastructure depended not only on its creation but also on sustained functionality and public utility.

He was accompanied by senior officials of SSCL, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), KPDCL, the Mechanical Engineering Department and other concerned departments.(KNS)