Jammu, 22 June (H.S.): In a significant initiative aimed at modernising the city's traditional vegetable market, the foundation stone for the redevelopment of the Sabzi Mandi at Parade in the Jammu East Assembly constituency was laid today.

The foundation stone was laid by MLA Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi, in the presence of Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation and CEO, Jammu Smart City, Dr. Devansh Yadav.

Speaking on the occasion, Yudhvir Sethi said that the redevelopment of the Sabzi Mandi would usher in a new era for one of Jammu's oldest and busiest markets by providing modern infrastructure and improved facilities for vendors and visitors alike. He said the project would enhance hygiene standards, improve traffic circulation and create a more organised and customer-friendly trading environment.

The redevelopment project, with an estimated DPR cost of ₹5.88 crore, aims to transform the existing mandi into a clean, well-planned and user-friendly market equipped with upgraded civic amenities and durable infrastructure.

As part of the project, a spacious Mild Steel (MS) covered shed will be constructed to provide weather-protected vending space for traders. The facility will accommodate 117 vendor platforms, each measuring 1.8 metres × 2.1 metres, ensuring systematic and orderly market operations.

The shed area will be developed with Kota stone flooring, while the vendor platforms will be finished with granite cladding and granite tops to ensure durability, hygiene and ease of maintenance.

The project also envisages the construction of 44 permanent commercial shop blocks, each measuring 2.4 metres × 2.7 metres, to support vegetable vendors and allied businesses in a structured retail setting.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar