‘Don’t introduce projects if you can’t maintain them’

Shivani Arora,Student

It is sheer waste of funds. There are so many fountains placed at various places in the city and some of them are not even functional. Moreover,water is a precious resource. The Administration should spend public money judiciously and in the right areas. These experiments are unnecessary and call for closer examination.

Gurnam Singh,Government employee

It is good that the Administration is trying to beautify the city through fountains and paver blocks. The fountains placed near roundabouts have their own benefits. They add to the beauty of the city.

Parvinderjeet Singh,Bank employee

Experiments are needed,as it is only through R&D that developments can take place. But,funds should be used wisely and unnecessary wastage should be avoided. These projects should not be a means to fill the pockets of those in power. It is the common man who should benefit from them.

Tirlochan Singh,Teacher

Development is a continuous process,so such experiments are needed,but they are justified only if they are followed by proper maintenance. It will be a waste of money,if they are not maintained or taken care of after they are introduced.

Neha Khurpa,Student

The administration introduces projects and then leaves them unattended after sometime. The rumble-strips around one of the roundabouts at Sector 19,were a complete failure. At least they should take suggestions from people,before introducing them. People’s participation is essential,which the administration usually ignores and we bear the brunt of such steps.

Anandita Gautam,IT professional

The UT Administration carries the onus of maintaining the status of ‘City Beautiful’ of Chandigarh. So,I think it is completely justified if it is bringing new experiments to develop the city. We must understand that these projects are needed to bring the city at par with other developed cities.