Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has given a big statement on the discussions of shifting Sadar Bazaar, one of the largest wholesale markets of Delhi, to another place. He clarified that there is neither any proposal to shift Sadar Bazaar at the level of Delhi Government nor any such plan is being made. The Chief Minister said that for some time now, news and discussions about shifting of the market were emerging, which had created a situation of confusion and uncertainty among the traders. He clearly said that the government has not taken any decision in this regard and no such process is underway.
This statement of the Chief Minister is expected to provide great relief to thousands of traders and businessmen of Sadar Bazaar. In recent times, due to speculations about shifting of the market to another place, the business community was worried about their business activities and future. Sadar Bazaar is one of the largest and busiest wholesale markets in the country, visited by thousands of traders and buyers daily. From here a large quantity of goods are supplied to different states of the country. In such a situation, the news of shifting of the market had created many apprehensions in the business world.
Paramjeet Singh Pamma, senior businessman of Sadar Bazaar trade organization, said that the delegation of various trade organizations of Sadar Bazaar met Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. During this, the traders presented before him the situation of concern and confusion arising from the discussions about shifting of the market. He told the Chief Minister that for some time now discussions about shifting of Sadar Bazaar to another place are spreading rapidly. This has created an atmosphere of fear and confusion among thousands of traders. Many businessmen are worried about the future of their business. On this, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured the traders that there is no proposal or plan to shift Sadar Bazaar at the level of Delhi Government. He said that the aim of the government is not to remove the market, but to develop it with necessary facilities while preserving its historical identity and heritage.
At the same time, President of Federation of Sadar Bazaar Traders Association (FESTA) Rakesh Kumar Yadav said that in the meeting held with the Chief Minister, not only the shifting discussions were discussed, but the age-old problems of the market were also raised prominently. He said that the traders discussed in detail the problems related to waterlogging, traffic jams, encroachment, electricity system and old infrastructure of the market. Taking these issues seriously, the Chief Minister assured that an action plan will be prepared to resolve them by coordinating with the concerned departments.
Preparation of underground wiring and new drainage system
President of Federation of Sadar Bazaar Traders Association (FESTA) Rakesh Kumar Yadav said that the problem of electricity system and drainage was one of the major issues in the meeting with the Chief Minister. Traders said that the network of electrical wires spread in the market has many times become the cause of fire incidents, due to which the traders have to suffer huge financial losses. On this, the Chief Minister indicated to soon start the process towards making the electric wires underground in the market. This will help in reducing the risk of incidents like fire and making the power system more safe and organized. The issue of waterlogging during rains was also raised prominently in the meeting. Traders said that water logging in every monsoon affects business and also leads to loss of goods. On this, the Chief Minister talked about getting a technical assessment of the drainage system from Bada Hindurao to Teliwada, so that a permanent solution to the drainage problem can be prepared.
Asked for development blueprint from businessmen
Keeping in mind the actual needs of the market, the merchant organizations themselves should prepare a detailed blueprint of development and beautification, so that the work can be done in a planned manner. The Chief Minister told the traders that the major problems of the market should be given priority in the proposal. This should include issues like waterlogging, traffic jams, illegal encroachment, undergrounding of electrical network, adequate toilets for women, cleanliness arrangements and modernization of old infrastructure. He said that if the development works are done in a planned manner and in a phased manner, then the business activities of the market will not be affected and extensive improvement in the basic facilities will also be possible. The Chief Minister assured that based on the needs and suggestions of the traders, an action plan will be prepared in coordination with the concerned departments. With this, modern facilities can be developed while preserving the historical identity and heritage of Sadar Bazaar.
CM Rekha Gupta gave assurance to traders
Regarding the development of Sadar Bazaar, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has assured the traders that the Delhi government will provide all possible cooperation for the modernization of the markets and expansion of basic facilities. He said that the government is ready to provide necessary resources to make the major trading markets of the capital more organized, safe and modern. At the conclusion of the meeting with business organizations, the Chief Minister said that development work will be effective only when the government and businessmen work together. Appealing to the traders to provide active cooperation in the development plans, he said that the plans will be finalized only on the basis of market needs and suggestions. He also reiterated that the government aims to improve the infrastructure of Sadar Bazaar while maintaining its historical identity and commercial importance. For this, development works will be taken forward in a phased manner by establishing coordination with the concerned departments.
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