Govt to allot 2.5k Saras dairy booths without curbing pavements
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Jaipur: The govt is set to allot 2,500 new Saras dairy booths across the state, with a renewed focus on ensuring these installations don't obstruct footpaths and other public spaces, in keeping with the directives released by the Directorate of Urban Bodies on July 28.
A five-member high-level committee has been formed to oversee the location selection and allotment process.
The committee comprises Samit Sharma (secretary, animal husbandry), Juikar Pratik Chandra Shekhar (additional director, DLB), Gaurav Saini (commissioner, Jaipur Municipal Corporation-Greater), Shruti Bhardwaj (MD, RCDF) and Manish Foujdar (MD, Jaipur Dairy Union).
The move comes in response to growing concerns that existing booths were allotted on pavements, leaving little or no space for pedestrians.
DLB additional director Shekhar said Thursday, "At this stage, we've only received applications. For allotting spaces, ULB commissioners will consult local traffic police. Locations will be finalised only after mutual understanding between both bodies."
Sommissioner of JMC-G, Saini said, "Applicants have suggested locations based on their own preferences but as per the new guidelines, sites will be finalised to ensure they don't hinder public movement.
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We're committed to avoiding booths on pavements or crowded walkways." He added that RCDF may be given the responsibility of selecting final booth locations, though discussions are still in preliminary stages.
A Saras Dairy official, speaking on condition of anonymity, admitted that while booths are meant to sell only Saras products, many are selling products from other brands and even tobacco-based items, in violation of the norms. "We are aware this is wrong, especially the sale of tobacco. We try to discourage it but the problem is many booth operators simply don't want to comply," the official said. He further added that such govt initiatives are often aimed at generating employment but better enforcement and monitoring will be needed to ensure booths serve their intended purpose without disrupting public spaces.
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